About this role
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 transpondersTCAS and related systemsSupport analysis of system behavior, interfaces, and interoperabilityCertification & Compliance Support
Assist in certification activities, including: Reviewing requirements and design documentationSupporting verification and validation (V&V) tasksContributing to certification documentationGain familiarity with airworthiness processes and compliance requirementsSystems Engineering Support
Support systems engineering activities such as: Requirements review and basic analysisTest support and documentation reviewInterface and integration supportTest & Evaluation Support
Assist with laboratory, ground, and flight testing activitiesSupport collection and analysis of test dataTechnical Documentation
Assist in preparing engineering documentation, including: Test reportsAnalysis summariesCertification support artifactsTeam Collaboration
Work within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)Coordinate with engineers, developers, and program stakeholdersOther duties as assigned or requiredRequirements
Required:
Basic understanding of avionics or aerospace systemsExposure to surveillance systems concepts (ADS‑B, transponders, or collision avoidance systems)Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentalsFamiliarity with: Verification & validation (V&V) conceptsEngineering documentation processesStrong communication and teamwork skillsAbility to learn and apply technical concepts in a structured environment
Desired:
Academic, internship, or military experience supporting aviation systemsExposure to DoD or Naval Aviation environmentsFamiliarity 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.
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 DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness ResourcesStock Option Plan