Junior Surveillance Systems Engineer
About the job
- Basic understanding of avionics or aerospace systems.
- Exposure to surveillance systems concepts such as ADS-B, transponders, or collision avoidance systems.
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals.
- Familiarity with verification and validation concepts and engineering documentation processes.
- Ability to learn and apply technical concepts in a structured environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Zero to three years of experience; internships and co-ops are applicable.
- Active Secret clearance is required; obtaining a clearance requires U.S. citizenship and a security investigation.
- Assist in the evaluation and integration of airborne surveillance systems, including ADS-B Out/In, Mode S transponders, TCAS, and related systems.
- Support analysis of system behavior, interfaces, and interoperability.
- Assist in certification activities by reviewing requirements and design documentation, supporting verification and validation tasks, and contributing to certification documentation.
- Gain familiarity with airworthiness processes and compliance requirements.
- Support systems engineering activities, including requirements review and basic analysis, test support and documentation review, and interface and integration support.
- Assist with laboratory, ground, and flight testing activities.
- Support collection and analysis of test data.
- Assist in preparing engineering documentation, including test reports, analysis summaries, and certification support artifacts.
- Work within Integrated Product Teams and coordinate with engineers, developers, and program stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
- Academic, internship, or military experience supporting aviation systems.
- Exposure to Department of Defense or Naval Aviation environments.
- Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration or aviation regulatory concepts.
About the company
Saalex Solutions provides engineering and IT services focused on defense and government clients. It runs test range operations and management, engineering and logistics support, data analytics and business intelligence, and information technology services. The company differentiates itself as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned organization with extensive government experience, prime and subcontracting capabilities, and a nationwide footprint of 600+ staff at military and NASA installations with offices in California, Florida, and Washington. Its goal is to help national defense and other agencies carry out complex operations reliably by delivering practical, technically capable services and data-driven solutions tailored to mission needs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Camarillo, California
Founded
1999
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 17, 2026 $249.9 million Navy logistics IT MAC broadens recurring task-order pipeline.
- June 2026 OTA consortium additions open Army, naval surface, industrial-base, and information-warfare work.
- July 7, 2025 Greenfield added 61 avionics software employees for Navy aviation programs.
What critics are saying
- Task-order dependence leaves Saalex exposed to recompete losses and protest delays.
- Integrating Greenfield, Spalding, and Netsimco strains delivery, margins, and culture in 2025-2026.
- If Navy or MDA recompetes go against Saalex, acquisition-led growth collapses quickly.
What makes Saalex unique
- Employee-owned defense integrator with nearly 1,000 staff spans undersea, surface, air, and space.
- August 14, 2026 Navy cyberspace MAC win deepens NIWC Pacific mission access.
- January 26, 2026 AI platform and April 22 ASCENT lab accelerate software modernization.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Stock Options
- Professional Development Budget