Project Engineer with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on21028, Glendower Court, Timberbrooke Estates, Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, 20147, United States
About the Team
Cubic Defense operates as a fast-paced commercial product development organization serving a primarily defense customer base. This role may be embedded within a matrixed product Integrated Product Team (IPT) or a functionally directed team, requiring the ability to navigate complex organizational structures while maintaining focus on technical delivery.
About the Role
As a DTECH Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical completion of small to medium-sized projects, products, or workstreams. Your primary mission is to communicate needs, progress engineering solutions, and provide technical guidance and leadership. You will exercise discretionary decision-making authority within your technical scope, working under general supervision to ensure engineering solutions meet agreed-upon schedules and scope.
In this position, you will serve as a critical bridge between engineering teams, product managers, and customers. Your day-to-day involves supporting new product development and the sustainment of existing products through upgrades and updates. You will interface with internal and external customers to define requirements, discuss planning, and provide status updates. When issues arise, you will troubleshoot complex technical problems, isolate root causes, and deliver workarounds or solutions in a professional and timely manner. Documentation of the entire issue lifecycle—from initial report through resolution—is a key part of your workflow.
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this role will be evaluated on their ability to perform engineering problem-solving tasks and manage schedules in an Agile environment using traditional waterfall milestones. The selection process focuses on identifying individuals with strong organizational and interpersonal skills who can effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Our Culture
Cubic is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
21028, Glendower Court, Timberbrooke Estates, Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, 20147, United States
Ashburn, Virginia
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Agile, Waterfall, Teams, Jira, MS Project, Primavera, Sap.
Education: Four-year college degree in engineering or related technical discipline required.
Frequently asked questions about Project Engineer with Security Clearance at Cubic Corporation
What does a Project Engineer with Security Clearance at Cubic Corporation do?expand_more
A Project Engineer with Security Clearance at Cubic Corporation is responsible for the following: Assist Product Managers with technical issues and support project team in documenting issues; Deliver engineering solutions that meet agreed scope and schedule requirements; Monitor software development work activities and status using tools such as Jira; and Document all relevant details from initial issue report through resolution and escalation.
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To qualify for the Project Engineer with Security Clearance at Cubic Corporation position, applicants should have: Four-year college degree in engineering or related technical discipline; Two years of related experience; Project management experience; and Eligible for a DOD Security Clearance.
Where is the Project Engineer with Security Clearance role at Cubic Corporation located?expand_more
Project Engineer with Security Clearance at Cubic Corporation is based in 21028, Glendower Court, Timberbrooke Estates, Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, 20147, United States. This is a on-site role.