Surveillance Systems Lead Engineer

Saalex Corporation

Lead Engineer at Greenfield Engineering overseeing airborne surveillance systems integration and compliance. Manage technical direction and certification processes across naval aviation platforms.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeLexington Park • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as branch technical authority for airborne surveillance systems
Establish engineering processes, standards, and best practices
Provide oversight and technical direction to surveillance engineering team
Review engineering analyses, certification artifacts, and technical strategies
Lead certification activities for ADS-B (Out/In), Mode S, and future surveillance technologies
Support TCAS, ACAS, and collision avoidance system certification efforts
Conduct Airworthiness Reviews, Flight Clearances, and Airworthiness Certification Plans
Support ANCTR reviews, Airworthiness Technical Assessments, and certification boards
Evaluate surveillance architectures, interfaces, and system designs
Assess interoperability with Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems
Review requirements, design documentation, test procedures, and verification data
Support lifecycle integration across multiple aircraft platforms
Conduct performance assessments and interoperability evaluations
Identify system risks and support hazard analyses and SSRAs
Develop and implement mitigation strategies
Support laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities
Evaluate compliance evidence and system performance outcomes
Collaborate with PMAs, CHENGs, TWHs, FAA, industry partners, and international stakeholders
Ensure alignment with regulatory and operational requirements across organizations
Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience with airborne surveillance systems, including:
ADS-B Out / ADS-B In
Mode S Transponders (EHS / ELS)
TCAS, TCAS II, and ACAS systems
Cooperative surveillance and air traffic surveillance architectures
Strong knowledge of certification standards and regulatory frameworks, including:
RTCA DO-260, DO-181, DO-185, DO-300, DO-385
FAA Advisory Circulars (AC 20-165, AC 20-172)
ICAO Annex 10 and international surveillance requirements
NAVAIR airworthiness policies and processes
Experience in:
Systems engineering and integration
Airworthiness certification and compliance processes
Requirements management, verification, and validation
Risk management, hazard analysis, and SSRAs
Test and evaluation methodologies
Proven ability to lead technical teams and provide engineering oversight across multiple programs or platforms
Experience supporting Naval Aviation or DoD aviation programs (Desired)
Familiarity with civil/military surveillance interoperability and IFF systems (Mode A/C, Mode S, military interfaces) (Desired)
Experience with advanced or emerging surveillance technologies (e.g., ACAS Xa/Xo, future CNS/ATM systems) (Desired)
Prior involvement in certification boards, ANCTR processes, or airspace integration initiatives (Desired)
Experience coordinating with FAA, international regulators, and industry stakeholders (Desired)
Strong background in oceanic and international airspace operations (Desired)
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field required and 3+ years direct Surveillance experience, and 10+ years engineering experience.
Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant discipline is preferred (Desired)
Active Secret clearance required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

airborne surveillance systemsADS-B OutADS-B InMode S TranspondersTCASACASsystems engineeringairworthiness certificationrisk managementtest and evaluation methodologies

Soft Skills

lead technical teamsengineering oversightcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in relevant disciplineActive Secret clearance