Senior Mission Planning Engineer

Saalex•Lexington Park, MD

2d•$150,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Senior Mission Planning Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Senior Mission Planning Engineer leads the integration, certification, sustainment, and operational support of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms. The incumbent serves as a technical authority, providing guidance on system integration, software evaluation, certification efforts, and mission planning operations to ensure safe and effective mission execution.

Requirements

Extensive experience with mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, VMPS, NOMS)
Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes
Strong knowledge of software integration, test and evaluation, and configuration management
Strong knowledge of requirements development and traceability
Understanding of aviation mission planning processes and flight planning concepts
Understanding of airspace operations and military aviation mission execution
Proven ability to lead technical efforts and work across cross-functional teams
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering required
8+ years of related experience
Active Secret clearance required
US Citizenship

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Naval Aviation or DoD aviation programs
Experience with mission planning system certification processes
Direct experience supporting fleet users or operational aviation teams
Knowledge of data integrity, PNT, navigation, or communications systems integration
Experience with system modernization, upgrades, or software development environments

Responsibilities

Lead integration, sustainment, and evaluation of mission planning systems across multiple platforms
Oversee lifecycle support from development through operational deployment and sustainment
Lead evaluation of mission planning software functionality, interfaces, and system integration
Assess system performance, compatibility, and operational suitability
Identify and resolve complex integration and system-level issues
Lead certification and compliance efforts for mission planning systems and mission data loading capabilities
Oversee verification and validation (V&V) activities and certification documentation
Ensure compliance with program and airworthiness requirements
Interface directly with fleet users, program offices, and stakeholders to resolve mission planning issues
Provide operational expertise to improve mission planning workflows and system usability
Oversee mission data loading processes, configuration management, and system integrity
Ensure proper data distribution and configuration control across platforms
Lead coordination across engineering disciplines including data integrity, navigation, communications, and surveillance
Interface with PMAs, software vendors, and technical leadership
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across IPTs
Other duties as assigned or required