Leidos · 2 days ago
V2X Systems Engineer
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expLeidos is a technology leader serving government and commercial customers, and they are seeking an experienced V2X Systems Engineer to shape the future of transportation. This role involves leading the development and evaluation of technologies to advance connected and automated vehicle systems, working closely with engineers and project teams.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
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
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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