Junior Mission Planning Engineer

Jobtailor; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland seeks an engineering intern to support the integration, sustainment, and operation of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms. You will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced engineering environment, learning how to assist with complex system changes, testing, and documentation.

You will participate in software integration, testing, and lifecycle activities, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience (internships/co-ops applicable).
• Active Secret clearance is required or must be obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, sustainment, and operational use of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms.
• Assist with software integration, testing, and operational support activities to ensure mission planning capabilities meet fleet requirements.
• Assist with integration, sustainment, and testing of mission planning systems across multiple platforms.
• Support lifecycle activities from development through operational use.
• Support evaluation of mission planning software functionality and interfaces.
• Assist in assessing system performance and operational suitability.
• Assist in mission planning certification activities.
• Support verification and validation (V&V) efforts and documentation development.
• Support fleet users and platform teams with mission planning issues.
• Assist with mission data loading, configuration management, and distribution processes.
• Work within cross-functional teams including engineering, program offices, and operational units.

Skills

Exposure to mission planning systems

Systems engineering concepts

Software integration and testing

Strong communication and teamwork

DoD/Naval Aviation exposure (desired)

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the integration, sustainment, and operational use of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms
• Assist with software integration, testing, and operational support activities to ensure mission planning capabilities meet fleet requirements
• Assist with integration, sustainment, and testing of mission planning systems across multiple platforms
• Support lifecycle activities from development through operational use
• Support evaluation of mission planning software functionality and interfaces
• Assist in assessing system performance and operational suitability
• Assist in mission planning certification activities
• Support verification and validation (V&V) efforts and documentation development
• Support fleet users and platform teams with mission planning issues
• Assist in troubleshooting system errors and supporting operational workflows
• Assist with mission data loading, configuration management, and distribution processes
• Support mission planning workflows and system configuration tracking
• Work within cross-functional teams including engineering, program offices, and operational units
• Support coordination with software developers and system stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Exposure to mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, VMPS, NOMS) through academic, military, or professional experience
• Basic understanding of systems engineering principles
• Basic understanding of software integration and testing concepts
• Understanding of aviation or mission planning concepts
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn and operate in a fast-paced engineering environment
• Internship or early-career experience supporting mission planning or aviation systems (desired)
• Exposure to DoD or Naval Aviation environments (desired)
• Familiarity with mission data workflows or flight planning tools (desired)Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering required and 0–3 years (internships/co-ops applicable) experience.
• Active Secret clearance required.