Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65k-$95k annually (depending on experience)

Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office. (see onsite requirements below)

**On-site Requirements: This position requires the ability to work onsite at Patuxent River, MD 60%+ of the time.

Essential Functions

Surveillance Systems Support

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 Certification & Compliance Support

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 Systems Engineering Support

Support systems engineering activities such as

Requirements review and basic analysis Test support and documentation review Interface and integration support Test & Evaluation Support Assist with laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities Support collection and analysis of test data Technical Documentation

Assist in preparing engineering documentation, including

Test reports Analysis summaries Certification support artifacts Team Collaboration Work within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) Coordinate with engineers, developers, and program stakeholders Other duties as assigned or required

Required

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

Desired

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

Education/Years of Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 0–3 years (internships/co-ops applicable).

Security Clearance

Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. 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