Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Junior Mission Planning Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Junior Mission Planning Engineer supports the integration, sustainment, and operational use of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms. Working under the guidance of senior engineers and program teams, the incumbent assists with software integration, testing, and operational support activities to ensure mission planning capabilities meet fleet requirements.
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:
- Mission Planning Systems Engineering
- Assist with integration, sustainment, and testing of mission planning systems across multiple platforms
- Support lifecycle activities from development through operational use
- Software Integration & Evaluation
- Support evaluation of mission planning software functionality and interfaces
- Assist in assessing system performance and operational suitability
- Certification & Compliance Support
- Assist in mission planning certification activities
- Support verification and validation (V&V) efforts and documentation development
- Operational Support
- Support fleet users and platform teams with mission planning issues
- Assist in troubleshooting system errors and supporting operational workflows
- Mission Data Management
- Assist with mission data loading, configuration management, and distribution processes
- Support mission planning workflows and system configuration tracking
- Coordination & Collaboration
- Work within cross-functional teams including engineering, program offices, and operational units
- Support coordination with software developers and system stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned or required
Requirements
Required:
- Exposure to mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, VMPS, NOMS) through academic, military, or professional experience
- Basic understanding of:
- Systems engineering principles
- Software integration and testing concepts
- Requirements and configuration management
- Understanding of aviation or mission planning concepts
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to learn and operate in a fast-paced engineering environment
Desired:
- Internship or early-career experience supporting mission planning or aviation systems
- Exposure to DoD or Naval Aviation environments
- Familiarity with mission data workflows or flight planning tools
Education/Years of Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering required and 0–3 years (internships/co-ops applicable) experience.
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 Benefit
Skills Required
- Exposure to mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, VMPS, NOMS)
- Basic understanding of systems engineering principles
- Understanding of software integration and testing concepts
- Knowledge of requirements and configuration management
- Understanding of aviation or mission planning concepts
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to learn and operate in a fast-paced engineering environment
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Systems Engineering
- 0-3 years of relevant experience (internships/co-ops applicable)
- Active Secret security clearance (US Citizenship, investigation required)
- Ability to work onsite at Patuxent River, MD 60%+ of the time
- Internship or early-career experience supporting mission planning or aviation systems
- Exposure to DoD or Naval Aviation environments
- Familiarity with mission data workflows or flight planning tools
What We Do
Saalex Corporation is an advanced technology systems integrator and federal services contractor. Founded in 1999, it specializes in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and test range operations. The company serves defense, space, and intelligence markets, leveraging AI, automation, and software modernization. As an employee-owned (ESOP) organization, it focuses on delivering mission-critical support and innovative solutions to military and government customers.
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