# Senior Mission Planning Engineer

> Saalex · Lexington Park, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-25

**Salary:** USD 150,000–175,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Greenfield Openings

## Description

**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

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Extensive experience with mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, VMPS, NOMS)
-   Strong knowledge of:

-   Systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes
-   Software integration, test and evaluation, and configuration management
-   Requirements development and traceability

-   Understanding of:

-   Aviation mission planning processes and flight planning concepts
-   Airspace operations and military aviation mission execution

-   Proven ability to lead technical efforts and work across cross-functional teams
-   Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills

**Desired:**

-   Experience supporting **Naval Aviation or DoD aviation programs**
-   Experience with **mission planning system certification processes**
-   Direct experience supporting **fleet users or operational aviation teams**
-   Knowledge of **data integrity, PNT, navigation, or communications systems integration**
-   Experience with system modernization, upgrades, or software development environments

**Education/Years of Experience:**

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering required and **8+ years of related 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

## Apply

[Apply at Saalex](https://apply.workable.com/saalex/j/3D0F97E956/apply)

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