# Avionics Systems Engineer

> Saalex · Lexington Park, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-28

**Salary:**  122,000–165,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** LABS

## Description

**Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company** is seeking an **Avionics Systems Engineer** to support the analysis, documentation, and certification of avionics systems associated with navigation and airspace integration capabilities. This role focuses on **systems engineering, certification support, and technical documentation**, rather than hands‑on software development or testing.

The Avionics Systems Engineer supports engineering and certification efforts across **U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)** aviation platforms, with an emphasis on **Performance Based Navigation (PBN), RNAV/RNP, and CNS/ATM capabilities**. The incumbent works under the guidance of a senior systems or lead engineer and contributes to the review and assessment of avionics systems, requirements, and engineering artifacts supporting airworthiness and certification activities.

**Position Type:** Full-Time

**Salary:** $122k-$165k annually (depending on experience)  
**Work Location:** Full-time onsite with some telework (see onsite requirements below)

**\*\*On-site Requirements:** This position is full-time onsite at Patuxent River, MD and may be eligible for reoccurring telework, but will require an onsite work greater than or equal to 85% of the work week”

**Essential Functions:**

_Avionics Systems & Certification Analysis_

-   Supports the evaluation of avionics systems and associated software artifacts to assess:

-   System behavior and functional performance
-   Data integrity as it relates to operational use and certification
-   Interfaces and information flow between subsystems

-   Reviews engineering artifacts, system outputs, and analysis products to identify discrepancies, risks, or areas requiring clarification.

_Engineering Support to Certification Activities_

-   Assists in certification and compliance efforts for systems pursuing **RNAV, RNP, and related CNS/ATM approvals** by:

-   Reviewing requirements, design documentation, and compliance evidence
-   Supporting certification documentation and compliance matrices
-   Assisting in verification and validation (V&V) assessment reviews
-   Supporting test planning activities from a systems and requirements perspective

-   Contributes to engineering and airworthiness assessments under the direction of senior engineers.

_Technical Documentation & Engineering Artifacts_

-   Develops and supports technical documentation, including:

-   Engineering assessments and analysis summaries
-   Test plans, procedures, and reports
-   Certification and compliance support documentation

-   Ensures documentation is technically accurate, clearly written, traceable to requirements, and suitable for government review.

_Systems Engineering Support_

-   Participates in systems engineering activities across the system lifecycle, including:

-   Requirements review and decomposition
-   Design and interface evaluation support
-   Integration and verification support from a systems perspective

-   Assists in identifying technical and certification risks related to avionics system behavior, interfaces, and data handling.

_Team and IPT Support_

-   Works within **Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)** to support multi‑platform avionics engineering efforts.
-   Coordinates with:

-   Senior systems and certification engineers
-   Government program offices and stakeholders
-   Software developers, integrators, and test organizations

-   May provide informal guidance to junior team members or support task execution under supervision.

## Requirements

**Required:**

-   Knowledge of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures and logical design
-   Proficiency in high-order programming languages
-   Educational exposure to assembly language concepts
-   Ability to analyze complex technical problems and interpret data outputs
-   Technical writing skills sufficient to document engineering analyses and findings
-   Basic understanding of avionics systems or aerospace engineering principles
-   **Experience in software development, data analysis, or systems engineering (academic or professional)**
-   **Demonstrated ability to work in a technical team environment**

**Desired:**

-   Experience analyzing software behavior or system-level data flows
-   Familiarity with data and control coupling concepts
-   Experience working in team-based engineering environments (e.g., IPTs)
-   Basic understanding of mission or flight planning systems
-   Familiarity with systems engineering processes (e.g., SETR)
-   Exposure to civil or military avionics programs

**Education:**

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline required.

**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
-   Stock Option Plan

## Apply

[Apply at Saalex](https://apply.workable.com/saalex/j/FF3443DC59/apply)

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