Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer

Saalex Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, is seeking a Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer for hybrid work at Patuxent River, MD. The role supports integration and testing of airborne surveillance systems across Naval Aviation platforms under senior engineers.

Responsibilities include system analysis, certification support, and documentation for ADS‑B, Mode S, and TCAS related technologies, with emphasis on V&V and IPT collaboration.

Qualifications

• 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 V&V concepts and engineering documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation and integration of airborne surveillance systems across Naval Aviation platforms.
• Support analysis of system behavior, interfaces, and interoperability.
• Assist in certification activities, including reviewing requirements and design documentation.
• Support verification and validation tasks and contribute to certification documentation.
• Provide systems engineering support including requirements review and test documentation.
• Assist with laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities and data analysis.
• Prepare engineering documentation such as test reports and analysis summaries.
• Collaborate with IPTs and coordinate with engineers, developers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Basic avionics knowledge

Surveillance systems concepts

Systems engineering fundamentals

V&V concepts

Engineering documentation processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field

Job description

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Companyis seeking aJunior Surveillance Systems EngineerinPatuxent 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