Senior V2X Systems Engineer - Field Deployment

Leidos; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in McLean, VA is seeking a V2X Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy connected vehicle technologies—from concept to field demonstrations. This role focuses on translating operational needs into system requirements and managing the engineering process across hardware and software.

Candidates must be able to work on-site full-time, obtain a Public Trust clearance, and travel up to 15%. The position spans V2I/V2V/V2P, ITS, and simulation environments, with opportunities to shape

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements development

Lab testing

Troubleshooting hardware

Linux/Windows

Python/MATLAB

MBSE/Cameo

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

SysML

Cameo

Jira

Confluence

NS-3

LTE/5G

Job description

Leidos in McLean, VA is seeking a V2X Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and deploy connected vehicle technologies—from concept to field demonstrations. This role focuses on translating operational needs into system requirements and managing the engineering process across hardware and software.

Candidates must be able to work on-site full-time, obtain a Public Trust clearance, and travel up to 15%. The position spans V2I/V2V/V2P, ITS, and simulation environments, with opportunities to shape