Saalex
Cockpit Lead Systems Engineer
$160K–$225K
Lexington Park, Maryland · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- HS Diploma or GED required and 5+ years of related experience.
- Education
- HS Diploma or GED required; related technical bachelor’s degree desired.
About the job
Leads systems engineering and technical execution for cockpit and avionics projects supporting the VH-3D, VH-60N, and VH-92A aircraft in the PMA-274 Presidential Helicopters Program.
What you'll do
- Lead acquisition, development, integration, testing, certification, and sustainment of cockpit and avionics systems, including technical roadmaps and retrofit planning.
- Manage requirements, design reviews, trade studies, engineering changes, technical risks, and systems engineering products such as SETR briefs.
- Lead engineering teams and coordinate across government, Fleet, program, and industry organizations; provide technical direction to VH-92A Mission Systems and Software IPT engineers.
What they ask for
- Knowledge and practical experience with avionics subsystems.
- Experience with NAVAIR SETR and Flight Clearance processes, and supporting systems engineering contract execution.
- Familiarity with aircraft cockpit and avionics technologies, FAA certification, and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps airworthiness and Cybersafe processes.
- Active Top Secret Clearance required, with ability to obtain and maintain Yankee White; U.S. citizenship is among clearance requirements.
Nice to have
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.
- Experience supporting NAVAIR, PMA-274, presidential helicopter or other military aircraft programs; experience with VH-3D, VH-60N, or VH-92A; or experience developing roadmaps and related engineering products.
Pay
$160k-$225k annually (depending on experience) (USD, base salary)
Tools
ARC-210, APX-123 IFF transponder, Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, H-764 Embedded GPS Inertial, NAVAIR SETR
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