Lead R&D Engineering Technician - Transportation - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Lead R&D Engineering Technician - Transportation - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos' Saxton Lab Team as Lead R&D Engineering Technician
Leidos seeks an innovative, hands-on problem-solver for our FHWA Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL) in McLean, VA. STOL advances connected and automated vehicle technologies (V2V, V2I) and digital roadway infrastructure to enhance transportation safety, mobility, and sustainability. Work full-time on-site in a collaborative environment blending engineering, data, and policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lab Leadership: Act as technical authority for operations, resolve cross-disciplinary issues using systems-engineering.
- Systems Management: Oversee Smart Garage, Infrastructure Testbed, vehicle fleet; diagnose power, sensors, communications, networks.
- Integration & Fabrication: Design/install solutions integrating hardware, sensors, computing; support scripting/diagnostics.
- Safety & Compliance: Manage training, facilities logistics, risk mitigations.
- Stakeholder Support: Lead demos, tours, high-visibility events; interface with clients, vendors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in EE, CompE, ME or related + 5+ years hands-on R&D/automotive experience; OR Associate’s + 8+ years.
- Hands-on mechanical/electrical/integrated systems expertise.
- US work authorization; Public Trust eligible (3/5 years US residency).
Why Leidos?
Enable national transportation initiatives in a mission-driven lab. Success: Reliable systems, smooth demos, trusted leadership. Salary: $69,550-$125,725 USD. Apply if you thrive in complex, high-impact settings.
Locations
- McLean, Virginia, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Hands-on mechanical and electrical systems troubleshootingintermediate
- Vehicle fleet management and maintenanceintermediate
- Systems integration of hardware, sensors, and communicationsintermediate
- Fabrication and installation of technical solutionsintermediate
- Diagnostics for power, sensors, and control systemsintermediate
- Safety compliance and risk mitigationintermediate
- Scripting and configuration for technical systemsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field with 5+ years hands-on technical experience in R&D, automotive, or industrial environments (experience)
- OR Vocational associate’s degree with 8+ years equivalent hands-on technical experience demonstrating leadership (experience)
- Legally authorized to work in the US with proof of status and eligible for Public Trust Clearance (3 consecutive years in US within last 5 years) (experience)
- Experience with integrated systems in complex lab or field environments (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead lab operations, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and apply systems-engineering to integrate hardware, software, and operations
- Manage Smart Garage, Infrastructure Testbed, vehicle fleet, and research equipment including diagnostics for power, communications, sensors, and networks
- Design, fabricate, install, and integrate electrical components, computing hardware, sensors, and test instrumentation
- Coordinate safety training, compliance, facilities management, and operational risk mitigations
- Lead technical preparation, execution of demos, tours, testing events, and interface with stakeholders during high-pressure scenarios
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $69,550 - $125,725 USD
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work options
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Access to cutting-edge R&D in transportation innovation
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Lead R&D Engineering Technician - Transportation - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Lead R&D Engineering Technician - Transportation - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos' Saxton Lab Team as Lead R&D Engineering Technician
Leidos seeks an innovative, hands-on problem-solver for our FHWA Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL) in McLean, VA. STOL advances connected and automated vehicle technologies (V2V, V2I) and digital roadway infrastructure to enhance transportation safety, mobility, and sustainability. Work full-time on-site in a collaborative environment blending engineering, data, and policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lab Leadership: Act as technical authority for operations, resolve cross-disciplinary issues using systems-engineering.
- Systems Management: Oversee Smart Garage, Infrastructure Testbed, vehicle fleet; diagnose power, sensors, communications, networks.
- Integration & Fabrication: Design/install solutions integrating hardware, sensors, computing; support scripting/diagnostics.
- Safety & Compliance: Manage training, facilities logistics, risk mitigations.
- Stakeholder Support: Lead demos, tours, high-visibility events; interface with clients, vendors.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in EE, CompE, ME or related + 5+ years hands-on R&D/automotive experience; OR Associate’s + 8+ years.
- Hands-on mechanical/electrical/integrated systems expertise.
- US work authorization; Public Trust eligible (3/5 years US residency).
Why Leidos?
Enable national transportation initiatives in a mission-driven lab. Success: Reliable systems, smooth demos, trusted leadership. Salary: $69,550-$125,725 USD. Apply if you thrive in complex, high-impact settings.
Locations
- McLean, Virginia, United States
Salary
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
69,550 - 125,725 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Hands-on mechanical and electrical systems troubleshootingintermediate
- Vehicle fleet management and maintenanceintermediate
- Systems integration of hardware, sensors, and communicationsintermediate
- Fabrication and installation of technical solutionsintermediate
- Diagnostics for power, sensors, and control systemsintermediate
- Safety compliance and risk mitigationintermediate
- Scripting and configuration for technical systemsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field with 5+ years hands-on technical experience in R&D, automotive, or industrial environments (experience)
- OR Vocational associate’s degree with 8+ years equivalent hands-on technical experience demonstrating leadership (experience)
- Legally authorized to work in the US with proof of status and eligible for Public Trust Clearance (3 consecutive years in US within last 5 years) (experience)
- Experience with integrated systems in complex lab or field environments (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead lab operations, troubleshooting complex technical issues, and apply systems-engineering to integrate hardware, software, and operations
- Manage Smart Garage, Infrastructure Testbed, vehicle fleet, and research equipment including diagnostics for power, communications, sensors, and networks
- Design, fabricate, install, and integrate electrical components, computing hardware, sensors, and test instrumentation
- Coordinate safety training, compliance, facilities management, and operational risk mitigations
- Lead technical preparation, execution of demos, tours, testing events, and interface with stakeholders during high-pressure scenarios
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $69,550 - $125,725 USD
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work options
- general: Professional development and tuition reimbursement
- general: Access to cutting-edge R&D in transportation innovation
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Lead R&D Engineering Technician - Transportation - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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