Senior Mission Planning Engineer
Saalex · Lexington Park, Maryland, United States · Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Senior Mission Planning Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Senior Mission Planning Engineer leads the integration, certification, sustainment, and operational support of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms. The incumbent serves as a technical authority, providing guidance on system integration, software evaluation, certification efforts, and mission planning operations to ensure safe and effective mission execution.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $150-$175k 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 Leadership
Lead integration, sustainment, and evaluation of mission planning systems across multiple platforms
Oversee lifecycle support from development through operational deployment and sustainment
Software Integration & Evaluation
Lead evaluation of mission planning software functionality, interfaces, and system integration
Assess system performance, compatibility, and operational suitability
Identify and resolve complex integration and system-level issues
Certification & Compliance Leadership
Lead certification and compliance efforts for mission planning systems and mission data loading capabilities
Oversee verification and validation (V&V) activities and certification documentation
Ensure compliance with program and airworthiness requirements
Operational Support & Fleet Integration
Interface directly with fleet users, program offices, and stakeholders to resolve mission planning issues
Provide operational expertise to improve mission planning workflows and system usability
Mission Data Management
Oversee mission data loading processes, configuration management, and system integrity
Ensure proper data distribution and configuration control across platforms
Technical Leadership & Coordination
Lead coordination across engineering disciplines including data integrity, navigation, communications, and surveillance
Interface with PMAs, software vendors, and technical leadership
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across IPTs
Other duties as assigned or required