Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software/Data Analysis)

Saalex•Lexington Park, MD

13d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Data Integrity Engineer (Avionics Software & Data Analysis) in Patuxent River, MD. The Data Integrity Engineer supports the analysis of avionics software and data systems associated with navigation and airspace integration capabilities. The incumbent independently performs technical analysis of system behavior, data integrity, and software performance while supporting certification and engineering activities across Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aviation platforms. The role contributes to engineering assessments, technical documentation, and verification activities supporting Performance Based Navigation (PBN) and CNS/ATM capabilities, working within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) under general guidance from senior engineers.

Requirements

Proficiency in software engineering fundamentals (data structures, logical design)
Experience with at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++)
Ability to analyze technical problems and interpret data outputs independently
Strong technical writing and communication skills
Working knowledge of systems engineering processes and lifecycle concepts
Basic understanding of avionics systems or aerospace principles
Experience in software development, data analysis, or systems engineering
Ability to function effectively in a team-based engineering environment
Active Secret clearance required.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience analyzing software behavior and system-level data flows
Familiarity with data and control coupling concepts
Familiarity with mission or flight planning systems
Experience supporting certification or compliance activities
Familiarity with systems engineering processes (SETR)
Exposure to civil or military avionics programs (NAVAIR preferred)

Responsibilities

Analyze avionics software systems with emphasis on data integrity and correctness, logical flow and algorithm behavior, and data structures and data handling processes.
Evaluate system outputs, test data, and engineering artifacts to identify discrepancies and anomalies, data inconsistencies and processing errors.
Apply standard methodologies to assess software and data performance.
Support certification and compliance efforts for systems pursuing RNAV, RNP, and CNS/ATM approvals by reviewing requirements and design documentation, supporting development of compliance matrices, analyzing verification and validation (V&V) results, and assisting in test planning and execution.
Contribute to engineering and certification assessments with limited oversight.
Develop technical documentation, including engineering assessments and analysis summaries, test plans, procedures, and reports, and certification and compliance artifacts.
Ensure documentation is technically accurate, traceable to requirements, and suitable for government review.
Participate in systems engineering activities across the lifecycle, including requirements review and decomposition, design evaluation and interface analysis, and integration and verification support.
Identify risks related to software behavior and data handling.
Support resolution of technical issues through analysis and coordination.
Work within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) supporting multi-platform engineering efforts.
Coordinate with senior engineers and technical leads, government program offices and stakeholders, and software developers and integration/test teams.
Provide guidance to junior engineers on task-level execution when appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.