Junior Mission Planning Engineer

• Mission Planning Systems Engineering
• Assist with integration, sustainment, and testing of mission planning systems across multiple platforms
• Support lifecycle activities from development through operational use
• Software Integration & Evaluation
• Support evaluation of mission planning software functionality and interfaces
• Assist in assessing system performance and operational suitability
• Certification & Compliance Support
• Assist in mission planning certification activities
• Support verification and validation (V&V) efforts and documentation development
• Operational Support
• Support fleet users and platform teams with mission planning issues
• Assist in troubleshooting system errors and supporting operational workflows
• Mission Data Management
• Assist with mission data loading, configuration management, and distribution processes
• Support mission planning workflows and system configuration tracking
• Coordination & Collaboration
• Work within cross-functional teams including engineering, program offices, and operational units
• Support coordination with software developers and system stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned or required

• Exposure to mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, VMPS, NOMS) through academic, military, or professional experience
• Basic understanding of:
• Systems engineering principles
• Software integration and testing concepts
• Requirements and configuration management
• Understanding of aviation or mission planning concepts
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn and operate in a fast-paced engineering environment

• Internship or early-career experience supporting mission planning or aviation systems
• Exposure to DoD or Naval Aviation environments
• Familiarity with mission data workflows or flight planning tools

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering required and 0–3 years (internships/co-ops applicable) experience.

Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.