Surveillance Systems Engineer

Saalex•Lexington Park, MD

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Surveillance Systems Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Surveillance Systems Engineer supports the integration, certification, and evaluation of airborne surveillance systems across Naval Aviation platforms. The incumbent independently contributes to engineering analysis, certification efforts, and systems integration activities, ensuring surveillance systems meet operational and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Experience with airborne surveillance systems (e.g., ADS‑B, Mode S, TCAS)
Working knowledge of: Systems engineering principles Requirements management and V&V processes
Familiarity with certification and airworthiness processes
Ability to analyze system behavior and interpret technical data
Strong technical documentation and communication skills
Experience working in a team-based engineering environment
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 3-7 years related experience required.
Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Naval Aviation or DoD aviation programs
Familiarity with certification standards (RTCA, FAA, ICAO)
Exposure to hazard analysis or risk assessment activities
Experience with multi-platform or integrated avionics environments

Responsibilities

Analyze and support integration of airborne surveillance systems, including: ADS‑B (Out/In) Mode S transponders TCAS / ACAS systems
Evaluate system architectures, interfaces, and interoperability with air traffic systems
Support certification and compliance efforts, including: Reviewing requirements and design artifacts Supporting compliance documentation and certification packages Analyzing verification and validation (V&V) results
Assist with airworthiness activities such as: Flight clearance support Engineering assessments
Perform systems engineering activities including: Requirements analysis and traceability Design and interface evaluation Integration and verification support
Identify technical risks and support mitigation strategies
Support lab, ground, and flight test activities
Analyze system performance and compliance evidence
Contribute to system performance assessments and issue identification
Support basic hazard analysis and risk identification activities
Work within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Coordinate with: Program offices (PMAs) Senior engineers and stakeholders Test, integration, and software teams
Provide task-level guidance to junior engineers
Other duties as assigned or required