Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions Engineer

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions Engineer

Are you interested in shaping the future of transportation Consider joining the Leidos team operatingFHWAs 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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The Leidos Surface Transportation group: The Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory: role will be expected to work full-time at the customer site inMcLean VA

Position Overview

TheITS Solutions Engineerwill be part of the Surface Transportation Group within Leidos a nationally recognized leader in advancing transportation safety operations and innovation. The Surface Transportation Group partners with federal state and local agencies to deliver next-generation solutions in intelligent transportation systems connected and automated vehicles (CAVs) traffic operations human factors research and transportation safety. Leidos has played a central role in shaping the future of mobility including developing national standards for infrastructure-to-vehicle communications advancing traffic simulation and modeling and supporting the U.S. Department of Transportations vision of zero roadway fatalities.
The position will focus on connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technologies V2X deployments advanced traffic management and technology transfer. The successful candidate will combine strong project management skills with technical depth in ITS/CAV systems stakeholder engagement and solutions architecture. This position requires excellent communication skills the ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder projects and a passion for advancing transportation innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ITS and CAV projects from initiation through delivery ensuring scope schedule and budget compliance.
• Oversee deployment and integration of V2X traffic management and automation technologies.
• Executeinnovative solutionsinvolving the integration of ITS CDA C-V2X and CAV applications to improve the transportation of people and goodsthrough the implementation ofcutting-edgealgorithms as well as simulation approaches.
• Serve as primary liaison with clients partners and stakeholders (DOTs FHWA MPOs industry).
• Develop and execute strategies for communications outreach and technology transfer.
• Ensure compliance with ITS standards (NTCIP SAE J2735 IEEE 1609) and cybersecurity best practices.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports presentations and documentation for diverse audiences.
• Support business development including proposal writing and client engagement.
  Lead or contribute to communities of practice and working groups to advance adoption of new technologies.
• Identify risks propose mitigations and ensure quality assurance across deliverables.
• Lead engagement with public-sector private-sector and research stakeholders including FHWA State and local DOTs MPOs OEMs system integrators and standards bodies.
• Translate stakeholder needs into actionable technical and programmatic requirements balancing research objectives with deployment realities.
• Serve as a trusted technical interlocutor between researchers deployers and policy stakeholders ensuring alignment and credibility.
• Lead and support technology transfer strategies that bridge research outputs with real-world deployment and operational use.

Required Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science Transportation or related field.
7 yearsof experience in ITS transportation technology or related field including 3 years in project management or technical leadership.
Demonstrated experience managing complex multi-stakeholder transportation technology projects.
Experience with State and local DOTs the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and/or USDOT ITS Joint Program Office.
Demonstrated understanding of ITS architectures CAV/V2X systems and emerging mobility solutions.
Proven experience in business development including identifying new market opportunities building strategic partnerships and driving portfolio/revenue growth.
Experience with technology transfer including training outreach and adoption strategies.
Familiarity with systems engineering principles and solutions architecture.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Jira) and methodologies (Agile Waterfall).
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and travel up to 25%.
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.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree or a relevant engineering field.
PMP PE or equivalent professional certification.
Experience with CAV R&D V2X communications and deployment of large-scale ITS infrastructure.
Familiarity with cloud-based data architectures edge computing and AI/ML applications in transportation.
Experience with cybersecurity principles applied to transportation systems.
Established relationships with public agencies and industry stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in technology transfer and commercialization of transportation innovations.

Additional Skills
Ability to design and implement pilot projects and proof-of-concept demonstrations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical deployment.
Experience developing training materials instructional content and outreach strategies.
Knowledge of open-source and commercial ITS software platforms.
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends.

Anticipated salary range for this role: $95000 - $125000

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