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# V2X Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Fairfax County, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,100 - $157,450
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), LTE (Telecommunication), Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Linux, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Productivity Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Systems, Systems Modeling Language, Atlassian Tools
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1c27c26b172b24cb

## About the Role

Have the ability to work full-time on-site in McLean, VA, and be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (three years' continuous U.S. residency required) and a valid driver's license., * 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%., * 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.

## Description

* 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.

Integration & Verification

 * 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.

Research & Innovation

 * Evaluate emerging transportation technologies.
 * Support field demonstrations and deployments throughout the United States.
 * Contribute to transportation research that influences national connected vehicle initiatives.

Why This Role Is Different

Many Systems Engineering positions stop at requirements. This one doesn't.

You'll have the opportunity to follow your work from concept through deployment. One week you may be developing system requirements with customers. The next, you'll be configuring roadside communications equipment, executing vehicle testing, analyzing performance data, or troubleshooting an integration issue alongside software developers.