V2X Test and Development Engineer

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.

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To support these goals, 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 using the 5.9 GHz band.

Systems of interest relate to the following:

• Vehicle-to-infrastructure, Vehicle-to-pedestrian, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication hardware and standards,
• Connected and Automated vehicles,
• Traffic operations, and
• Intelligent transportation systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with fellow engineers, software developers, and project managers to 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 Test Engineer will be part of a growing research team that advances connected and automated vehicle technologies for FHWA.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Interacting with in-house and external development teams to identify, understand, and resolve technical goals and challenges.
• Working with wireless device vendors to procure and evaluate development hardware.
• Installing, configuring, and testing wireless hardware and software.
• Sensor calibration and working with robotic systems.
• Independent troubleshooting and task leadership.
• Evaluating new communication methods using cellular and DSRC in a vehicle environment.
• Supporting Connected Vehicle- and Infrastructure-based applications on various platforms.
• Tracking and reporting performance of hardware and software under test.
• Producing clear and concise records of testing and other technical documentation.
• Test planning and development, system testing, and user documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or other engineering field.
• 3+ years of experience working in a lab environment.
• Familiar with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Good understanding of the interactions between software and hardware (control and sensing).
• Experience with networking protocols including IPv4, IPv6, TCP, UDP, and SNMP.
• Experience with creating and executing comprehensive test cases.
• Ability to identify, record, document, and track faults and flaws in a device under test.
• Self-motivated and ability to self-teach with minimal guidance.
• Interest in hands-on work with hardware and software.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• 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 has 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

Qualifications:

• Experience with radio frequency device performance characterization and modulation techniques.
• Experience with wireless standards including IEEE 802.11 & 1609, 3
  
  GPP LTE & 5G, SAE J2735 & J2945.
• Awareness of connected vehicle and ITS standards including IEEE 1609, 3
  
  GPP Rel 14/15 PC5, SAE J2735/J2945/J3161, NTCIP 1202/1218.
• Hands-on setup of data collection…