Mission Planning Engineer
US$100,000 – US$145,000 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Jun 2026
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- Expected experience
- 4+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$100,000 – US$145,000 / yr |
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Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering, Systems Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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:
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Mission Planning Systems Engineering
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Support integration, sustainment, testing, and evaluation of mission planning systems across multiple platforms
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Assist with lifecycle support from development through operational use
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Software Integration & Evaluation
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Evaluate mission planning software functionality, interfaces, and compatibility
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Assess operational suitability and system performance
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Certification & Compliance Support
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Support certification efforts for mission planning systems and mission data loading capabilities
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Contribute to verification, validation, and compliance documentation
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Operational Support
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Interface with fleet users and platform teams to identify requirements and resolve mission planning issues
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Support mission planning workflows and operational execution needs
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Mission Data Management
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Support mission data loading processes, configuration management, and data distribution
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Assist with mission planning workflows and system configuration control
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Coordination & Collaboration
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Coordinate with Data Integrity, Navigation, Surveillance, and Communications engineers