Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer with Security Clearance

Saalex Solutions - A Saalex Company; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Em

401k/IRA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Benefit

Job summary

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, seeks a Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer to support integration, testing, and evaluation of airborne surveillance systems across Naval Aviation platforms.

The role involves assisting with engineering analysis, certification activities, and documentation related to ADS-B, Mode S, and TCAS, with on-site 60%+ at Patuxent River, MD in a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of avionics or aerospace systems.
• Understanding of RF Transmission.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn and apply technical concepts in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the integration, testing, and evaluation of airborne surveillance systems across Naval Aviation platforms.
• Support engineering analysis, certification activities, and technical documentation for surveillance technologies.
• Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) with engineers, developers, and program stakeholders.
• Assist with laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities and data analysis.

Skills

Avionics basics

RF transmission

Communication

Teamwork

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/SE/Aerospace

Job description

Description 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.

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

Requirements

• Basic understanding of avionics or aerospace systems
• Understanding of RF Transmission
• 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
• Exposure to surveillance systems concepts (ADS‑B, transponders, or collision avoidance systems)
• Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
• Familiarity with Verification & validation (V&V) concepts
• Engineering documentation processes

Education/Years of Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Aerospace, 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

• Employer Paid Health Care Plans for Employees & Family
• 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 Benefit