V2X Systems Engineer

Leidos•McLean, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leidos Health and Services Sector is seeking a V2X Systems Engineer to design the future of connected transportation, from concept to field deployment. This role involves bridging big-picture systems thinking with hands-on technical execution in developing next-generation connected and automated vehicle technologies. The work spans vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, intelligent transportation systems, roadside infrastructure, and emerging transportation technologies. The team operates the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), a USDOT research lab focused on advancing the science of connected and automated vehicle technologies and digital roadway infrastructure to improve transportation safety, mobility, and environmental outcomes. This position is for an engineer who wants to own the engineering process, from understanding customer needs and developing system requirements to integrating hardware, executing tests, analyzing data, and validating system performance. The role offers the opportunity to solve difficult technical problems, work with multidisciplinary teams, and see engineering decisions come to life in the lab and in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
6+ years of engineering experience involving complex systems.
3+ years experience developing system requirements using the systems engineering process.
Ability to efficiently plan and execute integration, verification, or validation testing.
Understanding of the relationship between system requirements and testing.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting integrated hardware and software systems.
Comfort working with both Linux and Windows environments.
Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, R, or similar analysis tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (three years’ continuous U.S. residency required).
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Nice To Haves

Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Hands-on experience working in a lab environment.
Experience with SET-IT, ARC-IT, MBSE and related tools, such as SysML, or Cameo.
Experience with productivity tools like Jira and Confluence.
Experience with Connected Vehicles and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
Knowledge of communication standards, such as IEEE 802.11/1609, SAE J2735/J2945, LTE, or 5G.
Experience with C, C++, C#, Java, and Bash.
Experience with simulation of GPS, networking (e.g., NS-3), or vehicle dynamics.

Responsibilities

Develop Concepts of Operations (ConOps), User Needs, and system architectures and requirements using established systems engineering practices.
Translate operational needs into clear technical requirements.
Collaborate with software developers, communications engineers, and transportation researchers.
Review technical documentation to ensure requirements remain complete, verifiable, and aligned with project objectives.
Develop verification strategies, test plans, and test procedures.
Integrate communications hardware and software in laboratory and field environments.
Execute integration, verification, and validation testing.
Analyze system performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
Document results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Evaluate emerging transportation technologies.
Support field demonstrations and deployments throughout the United States.
Contribute to transportation research that influences national connected vehicle initiatives.