About this role
Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Junior Mission Planning Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Junior Mission Planning Engineer supports the integration, sustainment, and operational use of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and program teams, the incumbent assists with software integration, testing, and operational support activities to ensure mission planning capabilities meet fleet requirements.
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:
Mission Planning Systems EngineeringAssist with integration, sustainment, and testing of mission planning systems across multiple platformsSupport lifecycle activities from development through operational useSoftware Integration & EvaluationSupport evaluation of mission planning software functionality and interfacesAssist in assessing system performance and operational suitabilityCertification & Compliance SupportAssist in mission planning certification activitiesSupport verification and validation (V&V) efforts and documentation developmentOperational SupportSupport fleet users and platform teams with mission planning issuesAssist in troubleshooting system errors and supporting operational workflows Mission Data ManagementAssist with mission data loading, configuration management, and distribution processesSupport mission planning workflows and system configuration trackingCoordination & CollaborationWork within cross-functional teams including engineering, program offices, and operational unitsSupport coordination with software developers and system stakeholdersOther duties as assigned or requiredRequirements
Required:
Exposure to mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, VMPS, NOMS) through academic, military, or professional experienceBasic understanding of: Systems engineering principlesSoftware integration and testing conceptsRequirements and configuration managementUnderstanding of aviation or mission planning conceptsStrong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to learn and operate in a fast-paced engineering environment
Desired:
Internship or early-career experience supporting mission planning or aviation systemsExposure to DoD or Naval Aviation environmentsFamiliarity with mission data workflows or flight planning tools
Education/Years of Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering required and 0–3 years (internships/co-ops applicable) experience.
Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
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 Benefit