Surveillance Systems Lead Engineer
Saalex · Lexington Park, Maryland, United States · Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Surveillance Systems Lead Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Surveillance Systems Lead Engineer s erves as the lead engineer and technical authority for airborne surveillance systems, overseeing integration, certification, and compliance across Naval Aviation platforms. Leads engineering efforts to ensure systems are safe, interoperable, and compliant with evolving airspace requirements while proactively managing certification risks.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $150k-$180k 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:
Technical Leadership
Serve as branch technical authority for airborne surveillance systems
Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices
Provide oversight and technical direction to surveillance engineering team
Review engineering analyses, certification artifacts, and technical strategies
Certification & Compliance
Lead certification activities for ADS-B (Out/In), Mode S, and future surveillance technologies
Support TCAS, ACAS, and collision avoidance system certification efforts
Conduct Airworthiness Reviews, Flight Clearances, and Airworthiness Certification Plans
Support ANCTR reviews, Airworthiness Technical Assessments, and certification boards
Systems Engineering & Integration
Evaluate surveillance architectures, interfaces, and system designs
Assess interoperability with Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems
Review requirements, design documentation, test procedures, and verification data
Support lifecycle integration across multiple aircraft platforms
Technical Assessment & Risk Management
Conduct performance assessments and interoperability evaluations
Identify system risks and support hazard analyses and SSRAs
Develop and implement mitigation strategies
Test & Evaluation
Support laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities
Evaluate compliance evidence and system performance outcomes
Enterprise Coordination
Collaborate with PMAs, CHENGs, TWHs, FAA, industry partners, and international stakeholders
Ensure alignment with regulatory and operational requirements across organizations
Other duties as assigned or required