Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer

Saalex • Lexington Park, MD

1d • $65,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer supports the integration, testing, and evaluation of airborne surveillance systems across Naval Aviation platforms. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the incumbent assists with engineering analysis, certification support activities, and technical documentation related to surveillance technologies such as ADS‑B, Mode S, and traffic alert and collision avoidance systems.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of avionics or aerospace systems
• Exposure to surveillance systems concepts (ADS‑B, transponders, or collision avoidance systems)
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with: Verification & validation (V&V) concepts, Engineering documentation processes
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn and apply technical concepts in a structured environment
• Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Academic, internship, or military experience supporting aviation systems
• Exposure to DoD or Naval Aviation environments
• Familiarity with FAA or aviation regulatory concepts

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation and integration of airborne surveillance systems, including: ADS‑B (Out/In), Mode S transponders, TCAS and related systems
• Support analysis of system behavior, interfaces, and interoperability
• Assist in certification activities, including: Reviewing requirements and design documentation, Supporting verification and validation (V&V) tasks, Contributing to certification documentation
• Gain familiarity with airworthiness processes and compliance requirements
• Support systems engineering activities such as: Requirements review and basic analysis, Test support and documentation review, Interface and integration support
• Assist with laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities
• Support collection and analysis of test data
• Assist in preparing engineering documentation, including: Test reports, Analysis summaries, Certification support artifacts
• Work within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Coordinate with engineers, developers, and program stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level