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V2X Test and Development Engineer

V2X Test and Development Engineer

LeidosMcLean, VA, United States
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Are you interested in shaping the future of transportation? Consider joining the Leidos team operating FHWA's Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL), a USDOT research lab focused on the improvement of transportation operations, safety, mobility, and environmental impacts. STOL provides a variety of services to support the advancement and adoption of emerging technologies, including automation and communication in vehicles and on the roadside.

Learn about STOL here : https : / / highways.dot.gov / turner-fairbank-highway-research-center / labs / STOL

Leidos is seeking a V2X Test and Development Engineer who is motivated by variety, thrives in a challenging environment, seeks professional growth, and will be a key part of a team developing and extending a variety of applications and components in support of transportation research. This person will play a role in developing and evaluating technologies to advance the future of transportation.

Systems of interest related to the following :

  • Vehicle-to-infrastructure, Vehicle-to-pedestrian, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication hardware systems and standards.
  • Connected and Automated vehicle control and sensing.
  • Road traffic control and operations.
  • Intelligent transportation systems.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated; work closely with fellow engineers, software developers, and managers; develop concept of operations and requirements; identify testing needs; develop and execute test plans; and install, evaluate, and manage communications hardware. The candidate should enjoy working in a lab environment and in real-world, hands-on settings developing and testing new solutions, tools, and opportunities to advance the state of technology and promote adoption. The R&D Engineer will be part of a dynamic research team that advances connected and automated vehicle technologies for FHWA.

Location : This role will be expected to work full-time at the customer site in McLean, VA

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

  • Interacting with in-house and external development teams to identify, understand, and resolve technical goals and challenges.
  • Working with V2X wireless device vendors to procure and evaluate development hardware.
  • Working with customers and stakeholders to develop Concept of Operations and Requirements.
  • Sensor calibration and working with robotic systems.
  • Independent troubleshooting and task leadership.
  • Evaluating new communication methods in a vehicle environment.
  • Supporting Connected Vehicle- and Infrastructure-based applications on various platforms.
  • Test planning and development, system testing, and user documentation.
  • Tracking and reporting performance of hardware and software under test.
  • Producing clear and concise records of testing and other technical documentation.
  • REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or other engineering field.
  • 4+ years of experience working with hardware in a lab environment.
  • Familiar with Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Understanding of the interactions between software and hardware (control and sensing).
  • Awareness of the Systems Engineering process.
  • Experience with creating and executing comprehensive test cases, data processing, and analysis tools, such as MATLAB, R, Python.
  • Ability to identify, record, document, and track faults and flaws in a device under test.
  • Experience with hands-on work using hardware and software to support communication, control, power, and other systems.
  • Must follow through on commitments and deliver quality products on or ahead of schedule.
  • Willing to travel to test sites within the US to support occasional test events for multiple weeks (10% on average).
  • Hold a valid driver's license in the US and a good driving record.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (which includes three years of immediate residency in the US).
  • All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
  • DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Experience with radio frequency device performance characterization and modulation techniques.
  • Experience with wireless standards including IEEE 802.11 & 1609, 3GPP LTE & 5G, SAE J2735 & J2945, NTCIP 1202 / 1218.
  • Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems.
  • Experience with Keysight FieldFox or other spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience working with Java, Python, SQL, C++, C#, C.
  • Understanding of connected and automated vehicle operations.
  • Understanding of network simulation tools (e.g. NS-3).
  • Geospatial positioning (e.g. GPS) and position correction (e.g. RTCM).
  • Network administration / engineering and data management.
  • Familiar with R, Matlab, or other professional statistical software package.
  • Anticipated pay range for this role : $80,000 - $120,000

    Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

    We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

    Original Posting : October 3, 2025

    For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range :

    Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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