Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer
saalexHyattsville (MD)
$65k-$95k annually
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saalexHyattsville (MD)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$65k-$95k annually
About the role
Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Junior S urveillance 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) conceptsEngineering 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
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