Junior Mission Planning Engineer - Naval Aviation Systems

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

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.