Mission Systems Test Engineer — Avionics & COMSEC Onsite

Greenfield Engineering in; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, seeks a Mission Systems Test Engineer in Lexington Park, MD to test and integrate avionics and mission systems for military platforms.

The role requires hands-on testing, development of procedures, and collaboration with aircrew trainers and flight tests to ensure readiness and compliance with NAV AIR programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hardware/software testing for avionics equipment.
• Experience with avionics navigation and communication systems.
• Knowledge of COMSEC protocols and secure communications equipment.
• Ability to develop and implement test procedures for analog, digital, microprocessor, power, and RF electronics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and customer support abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures for avionics, radio, and weapon systems and H1 upgrades.
• Derive detailed test requirements from high-level specs for software/hardware implementation.
• Perform hands-on testing and integration of navigation and communication systems.
• Use Bus Collection Computer and Satellite Simulators for integration and compliance testing.
• Analyze system performance data to validate functionality and safety.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support aircrew trainers, flight testing, and cockpit upgrade programs.
• Participate in conferences and qualification testing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hardware testing

Software testing

Avionics systems

COMSEC protocols

Test procedure development

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering/Avionics/CS/IT

3+ years testing experience

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Bus Collection Computer

Satellite Simulators

Specialized test equipment

Job description

Mission Systems Test Engineer (Finance)

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, is seeking a Mission Systems Test Engineer in Lexington Park, MD to support the H-1 Helicopter Avionics Test Facility and related military aviation programs. This role is responsible for the testing, integration, and evaluation of avionics, communications, mission systems, and COMSEC-enabled technologies that support aircraft modernization and operational readiness across multiple NAVAIR platforms.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $78k-$127k annually (depending on experience)

Work Location: Onsite

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute test procedure for avionics, radio, and weapon system and H1 software/hardware upgrades.
• Develop detailed system and subsystem test requirements from high-level operational and system specifications for software/hardware implementation of avionics and communications systems.
• Perform hands-on testing and integration of navigation and communication systems/subsystems.
• Utilize specialized test equipment, Bus Collection Computer, Satellite Simulators for systems integration and compliance testing.
• Analyze system performance data, including timing metrics and operational compliance, to validate system functionality and safety.
• Investigate and resolve incident reports and defects, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide customer support for aircrew procedures trainers, flight testing, and cockpit upgrade programs.
• Participate in technical conferences and qualification testing activities.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in hardware/software testing for military/commercial avionics equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with avionics navigation and communication systems, including narrow band communications.
• Working knowledge of COMSEC protocols and secure communications equipment.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing test procedures for analog, digital, microprocessor, power, and RF electronics.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and customer support abilities.

Desired:

• Experience creating and executing software test procedures.
• Experience with MUOS and other tactical communication links.
• Experience with H-1 and other NAVAIR platforms.
• Familiarity with Mil-Std 1553 Bus, SATCOM DAMA/DASA, HF ALE radio, and related avionics systems.
• Prior experience supporting flight testing, NATOPS conferences.
• Experience with tactical narrowband communications.
• Prior experience with avionics and mission systems testing

Education/Years of Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Systems Technology, Computer Systems, IT, or related field and 3+ years of experience required. Masters degree preferred.

Security Clearance:

Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• 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