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Leidos · 13 hours ago

V2X Systems Engineer

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $125K/yr

6+ years exp

Leidos is seeking an experienced V2X Systems Engineer who is motivated by variety and thrives in a challenging environment. This role involves developing and evaluating technologies to advance the future of transportation, with responsibilities including leading simulation and field testing, communicating with stakeholders, and coordinating technical teams.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead simulation and field testing of connected and automated vehicles and connected infrastructure

Effectively communicate with the customer and project team when providing insights on results and best practices, serving as a technical lead for project milestones

Investigate, develop, and test emerging transportation technologies, including hardware and software solutions

Define functional requirements and performance metrics, and manage planning, scheduling, and resource management for test campaigns

Lead the development of simulation, virtualization, and distributed testing solutions

Coordinate with development teams to resolve technical issues and oversee the daily activities of hardware engineers, software engineers, and technicians

Qualification

SimulationTestingHardware/software-in-the-loopSystems engineering processPython scriptingAgile Scrum methodologyIntelligent Transportation SystemsNetwork administrationData collection hardwareCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

BS degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience in simulation and testing

5+ years of experience leading tasks and projects, including developing and executing test plans and procedures and generating performance metrics

5+ years of experience with hardware/software-in-the-loop (HIL/SIL) development, simulation, and testing

Knowledge of and experience with the systems engineering process, quality assurance best practices, and Agile Scrum methodology (e.g., Jira, Confluence)

Experience scripting in Python, Bash, and SQL

Experience testing and evaluating software in a Linux environment

Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with and lead internal and external teams

Self-motivated, hands-on, and able to self-teach, with a keen interest in working with hardware and software

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (requires three years of immediate residency in the US)

Willingness to work on-site and travel to test sites in the US (15% travel on average) with a valid US driver's license and a good driving record

Preferred

Knowledge of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), V2X messaging, Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA), Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV), and vehicle operations

Experience identifying process efficiencies and improvements in development and testing, with knowledge of safety best practices for vehicle and pedestrian testing

Proficiency in network administration and simulation tools (e.g., NS-3), as well as an understanding of vehicle kinematics, dynamics, controls, and sensor calibration

Experience working with Java, C/C++, and SQL

Familiarity with transportation simulation environments (e.g., SUMO, CARLA, etc.)

Hands-on setup of data collection hardware and software

Experience deploying robotics platforms in real-world and simulation environments

Familiarity with networking, connected vehicle, and ITS standards including IEEE 1609, 802.11, 3GPP Rel 14/15 PC5, SAE J2735/J2945/J3161, NTCIP 1202/1218

Experience with engaging external communities and stakeholders