Junior Mission Planning Engineer

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