Surveillance Systems Engineer

Saalex; Lexington Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company, seeks a Surveillance Systems Engineer to join our Patuxent River, MD team. The role focuses on integration, certification, and evaluation of airborne surveillance systems across Naval Aviation platforms, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Hybrid work arrangement is available with 60%+ onsite at Patuxent River. You will analyze system behavior, support V&V, and contribute to IPTs with senior engineers and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3–7 years related experience in surveillance systems or related field.
• Experience with airborne surveillance systems (ADS‑B, Mode S, TCAS) is required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with certification and airworthiness processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and support integration of airborne surveillance systems across platforms.
• Evaluate system architectures, interfaces, and interoperability with air traffic systems.
• Support certification and compliance efforts, including review of requirements and design artifacts.
• Contribute to risk assessments, V&V results, and verification activities.
• Work within IPTs and provide guidance to junior engineers.
• Assist with on-site and lab testing and data analysis.

Skills

Airborne surveillance systems

Systems engineering principles

Requirements management

V&V processes

Certification and airworthiness

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/CS/SE or related field

Tools

ADS‑B

Mode S

TCAS

Job description

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Companyis seeking aSurveillance Systems EngineerinPatuxent River, MD. The Surveillance Systems Engineer supports the integration, certification, and evaluation of airborne surveillance systems across Naval Aviation platforms. The incumbent independently contributes to engineering analysis, certification efforts, and systems integration activities, ensuring surveillance systems meet operational and regulatory requirements.

Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$110k-$150k 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 Engineering

• Analyze and support integration of airborne surveillance systems, including:
• ADS‑B (Out/In)
• Mode S transponders
• TCAS / ACAS systems
• Evaluate system architectures, interfaces, and interoperability with air traffic systems

Certification & Compliance Support

• Support certification and compliance efforts, including:
• Reviewing requirements and design artifacts
• Supporting compliance documentation and certification packages
• Analyzing verification and validation (V&V) results
• Assist with airworthiness activities such as:
• Flight clearance support
• Engineering assessments

Systems Engineering & Integration

• Perform systems engineering activities including:
• Requirements analysis and traceability
• Design and interface evaluation
• Integration and verification support
• Identify technical risks and support mitigation strategies

Test & Evaluation

• Support lab, ground, and flight test activities
• Analyze system performance and compliance evidence

Risk & Technical Assessment

• Contribute to system performance assessments and issue identification
• Support basic hazard analysis and risk identification activities

Team and IPT Support

• Work within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
• Coordinate with:
• Program offices (PMAs)
• Senior engineers and stakeholders
• Test, integration, and software teams
• Provide task-level guidance to junior engineers
• Other duties as assigned or required

Required:

• Experience with airborne surveillance systems (e.g., ADS‑B, Mode S, TCAS)
• Working knowledge of:
• Systems engineering principles
• Requirements management and V&V processes
• Familiarity with certification and airworthiness processes
• Ability to analyze system behavior and interpret technical data
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills
• Experience working in a team-based engineering environment

Desired:

• Experience supporting Naval Aviation or DoD aviation programs
• Familiarity with certification standards (RTCA, FAA, ICAO)
• Exposure to hazard analysis or risk assessment activities
• Experience with multi-platform or integrated avionics environments

Education/Years of Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 3-7 years related experience required.

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