Program Systems Engineer

AVIAN

Program Systems Engineer supporting the MQ-4C Triton for the Persistent Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office. Focusing on systems engineering and technical analysis in Patuxent River, MD.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timePatuxent River • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform systems engineering and technical analysis for avionics and communications subsystems supporting the MQ-4C Triton platform
Review engineering artifacts, airworthiness documentation, and test data to assess system safety, integration, and compliance with U.S. Navy and Commonwealth of Australia requirements
Support the full systems engineering lifecycle, including development, production, integration, sustainment, and operational testing
Coordinate and participate in technical reviews, engineering working groups, and program meetings
Manage Requests for Information (RFIs) and integrate engineering inputs into the Integrated Government Schedule (IGS)
Serve as a technical liaison between U.S. Navy and Commonwealth of Australia airworthiness teams
Support execution of the Airworthiness Qualification Plan (AQP)
Participate in configuration management activities and ensure engineering documentation meets disclosure and release requirements for allied operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS) in Engineering from an accredited college or university
Three (3) to ten (10) years of systems engineering experience supporting DoD aircraft or weapons systems
Experience in design, development, integration, and testing of hardware, software, and/or navigation, sensor, or communication subsystems
Working knowledge of systems engineering principles, theories, and lifecycle processes
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Military Standards, and DoD/DON/NAVAIR policies and procedures
Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems engineeringtechnical analysisintegrationdevelopmentproductionsustainmentoperational testingdesigntestingconfiguration management

Soft Skills

coordinationcommunicationteam collaborationtechnical liaisonstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringDepartment of Defense security clearance