Senior Automation Systems Engineer

Business Unit:

Cubic Transportation Systems

Company Details:

As a Senior Automation Engineer with Python expertise, you will be responsible to design, development, and implementation of automation frameworks and tools to enhance software testing, deployment, and infrastructure management. You will collaborate closely with Device Lead/Manager, QA team, and operations teams to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure high-quality deliverables. You will be responsible in integrating the Hardware and Software integration via Robotic automation. The ideal candidate will work on building scalable robotic automation frameworks, integrating AI/ML for smarter decision-making, and deploying robotic systems that improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes, mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

Job Details:

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks and scripts primarily using Python.
• Lead efforts to automate testing processes (functional, regression, performance) and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and best practices.
• Integrate automation tools with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Develop and maintain test suites, including unit, integration, and system tests.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in automation scripts and frameworks.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote automation best practices across teams.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends in automation and Python tooling.
• Document automation processes and create detailed technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of automation standards.
• Should be creative and innovative in giving valuable ideas to teams and bring the future role model company

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in automation engineering or related roles.
• Technical Expertise
• Hands-on experience with robotic automation frameworks (ROS, PLCs, IoT protocols, robotic arms).
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++.
• Familiarity with RPA tools (UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere).
• AI/ML knowledge: computer vision, NLP, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or equivalent frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps pipelines.
• Strong experience with test automation frameworks such as PyTest, Robot Framework, Selenium, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef) preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor team members.

Why Join Us:

• Work with a cutting-edge technology stack and innovative projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Interesting domain and challenging

Worker Type:

Employee