Test Lead

About the Company

Cubic is a global technology business focused on improving everyday travel and strengthening defense outcomes through innovative, service-driven solutions. Its portfolio includes Cubic Transportation Systems and Cubic Defense.

Role Overview

This position is responsible for leading verification and validation activities that ensure products and systems meet performance and reliability expectations. The role covers requirements analysis, configuration data, automation-focused testing, test planning, execution, and reporting to support repeatable results. It also involves working at customer sites, other Cubic facilities, or remote locations when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the creation and programming of automated and semi-automated test equipment.
• Partner with management to shape testing concepts, goals, and priorities.
• Flag risks, cost impacts, and schedule considerations linked to different testing approaches and build stages.
• Work with engineering leads to refine product and system requirements.
• Review engineering test criteria intended for production use.
• Feed testability considerations into product and system design so they are built into new or upgraded solutions.
• Analyze test requirements and identify the most effective implementation methods.
• Recommend suitable equipment and materials for production testing, trials, demonstrations, and bid support.
• Prepare detailed test plans covering scope, resources, and timelines for managers, engineers, and customers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and industrial engineering to determine the best build sequence and production configuration for verification.
• Estimate test time, cycle time, equipment utilization, and capacity with the relevant engineering teams.
• Recommend commercial off-the-shelf or bench-top test solutions where appropriate.
• Support first-article validation before production release using the required equipment and software.
• Work with design and quality teams to investigate root causes and resolve issues before release.
• Write automated test plans and procedures and execute test activities.
• Help create test documentation, troubleshooting guidance, and training support for test staff.
• Act as a technical bridge between product test, manufacturing, and design teams to resolve issues during production testing.
• Support customer acceptance testing at Cubic locations or on customer premises, including international and remote support as required.

Additional Duties

• Follow Cubic's quality management system requirements.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Protect your own safety and that of others by following rules, reporting hazards, and participating in safety initiatives.
• Adhere to security procedures and organizational controls.
• Follow human resources procedures.
• Carry out other assigned tasks as needed.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in electronic engineering, computer science, information systems, or another relevant technical field is required.
• At least 5 years of experience with test methodology for electronic equipment, ideally in a product development environment.
• At least 3 years of hands-on testing experience across hardware, software, and systems.
• At least 5 years of experience creating test plans, procedures, and reports.
• At least 5 years of experience using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and spectrum analyzers.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Word and Excel, plus other IT-based tools.
• Ability to work with software interfaces using message structures down to bit, byte, and data-structure level, including hexadecimal message formats used for interface testing.
• Understanding of formal EMC testing and environmental testing.
• Broad knowledge of hardware and mechanical systems.
• Experience supporting customer-facing acceptance testing and offsite testing is beneficial.

Competencies

• Strong alignment with the wider organization and a willingness to support shared goals.
• High standards of ethics, compliance, and respect in day-to-day work.
• Clear, timely, and transparent communication.
• Strong planning ability with a focus on delivery, prioritization, and continuous improvement.
• Customer-focused approach with an ability to resolve issues and exceed expectations.
• A practical, improvement-oriented mindset that looks for efficiencies and growth opportunities.
• Accountability, reliability, and follow-through on commitments.

Additional Information

This role is offered as a full-time employee position. Cubic notes that responsibilities and requirements may evolve over time based on business needs. The company also states that it is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, without discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic under applicable law.