Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer
Saalex · Lexington Park, Maryland, United States · Posted Jun 25, 2026
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Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Junior S urveillance Systems Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer supports the integration, testing, and evaluation of airborne surveillance systems across Naval Aviation platforms. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the incumbent assists with engineering analysis, certification support activities, and technical documentation related to surveillance technologies such as ADS‑B, Mode S, and traffic alert and collision avoidance systems.
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:
Surveillance Systems Support
Assist in the evaluation and integration of airborne surveillance systems, including:
ADS‑B (Out/In)
Mode S transponders
TCAS and related systems
Support analysis of system behavior, interfaces, and interoperability
Certification & Compliance Support
Assist in certification activities, including:
Reviewing requirements and design documentation
Supporting verification and validation (V&V) tasks
Contributing to certification documentation
Gain familiarity with airworthiness processes and compliance requirements
Systems Engineering Support
Support systems engineering activities such as:
Requirements review and basic analysis
Test support and documentation review
Interface and integration support
Test & Evaluation Support
Assist with laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities
Support collection and analysis of test data
Technical Documentation
Assist in preparing engineering documentation, including:
Test reports
Analysis summaries
Certification support artifacts
Team Collaboration
Work within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Coordinate with engineers, developers, and program stakeholders
Other duties as assigned or required