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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Howard County, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Laurel, Maryland, United States · On-site
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Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States · Hybrid
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Supports the integration, certification, and sustainment of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms. Collaborates with engineering teams and fleet operators to ensure operational reliability and system performance.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field with at least 4 years of mission planning experience. An active Secret security clearance is mandatory.
Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Mission Planning Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Mission Planning Engineer supports the integration, certification, sustainment, and operational use of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms. Collaborates with engineering teams, program offices, and fleet operators to ensure systems are effectively integrated, maintained, and operationally reliable. Ensures mission planning capabilities meet fleet needs, enabling safe, efficient mission execution and timely resolution of system issues through coordinated engineering support.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $100k-$145k 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:
Required:
Desired:
Education/Years of Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field and at least 4 years mission planning and domain experience
Security Clearance:
Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.
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