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Imagry

Motion Planning Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Description Mid-Senior Algorithm Engineer | Motion Planning & Decision Making Imagry is looking for a talented Algorithm Engineer (Mid-Senior level) to join our team in San Jose, CA, US. imagry.7F ...

Imagry

Motion Planning Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Mid-Senior Algorithm Engineer | Motion Planning & Decision Making Imagry is looking for a talented Algorithm Engineer (Mid-Senior level) to join our team in San Jose, CA, US. imagry.7F.66C ...

LHH US

Sr. Planning Manager

Cary, NC · On-site

$175K - $185K/yr

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead end-to-end supply ... Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field. * 8+ years ...

LHH US

Sr. Planning Manager

Cary, NC · On-site

$175K - $185K/yr

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Planning Manager to lead end-to-end supply ... Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field. * 8+ years ...

Noblis

Senior Planning Specialist

Lorton, VA · On-site

Responsibilities Noblis ESI is seeking a Senior Planning Specialist to provide space operations ... We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded ...

Stem Xpert

Sr network planning engineer

Fort Worth, TX

$99K - $136K/yr

Nice to Have o Airlines - The Senior Network Planning Engineer is responsible for supporting IT verticals and business units in implementing new applications and making network modifications as part ...

SF Demo - Rio Tinto

Sr Engineer

Boron, CA · On-site

$125K - $172K/yr

Senior Strategic Planning Engineer * Opportunity to develop your career and work for a global company * Contribute to the success of Rio Tinto by applying your technical and professional expertise.

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr planning engineer in the United States is $126,557.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $143,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Planning Engineers are experienced professionals responsible for developing, managing, and monitoring project schedules and plans within engineering, construction, or manufacturing industries. They coordinate with project managers and teams to ensure that project timelines, resources, and milestones are met efficiently. Their role often involves risk assessment, progress tracking, and using specialized software to optimize project delivery. Sr Planning Engineers also provide strategic input to improve project performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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Sr Planning Engineers often face the challenge of balancing competing priorities across several complex projects, each with its own deadlines, resource needs, and stakeholder expectations. To manage this, they must maintain up-to-date and detailed project schedules, quickly adapt to changes, and coordinate closely with cross-functional teams such as procurement, construction, and design. Effective communication and proactive risk management are essential to prevent project delays and ensure all milestones are achieved. Mastery of project management software and strong organizational skills help Sr Planning Engineers stay on top of concurrent tasks and deliver successful project outcomes.

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Senior Mission Planning Engineer

Saalex

Lexington Park, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Greenfield Engineering, a Saalex Company is seeking a Senior Mission Planning Engineer in Patuxent River, MD. The Senior Mission Planning Engineer leads the integration, certification, sustainment, and operational support of mission planning systems across Naval Aviation platforms. The incumbent serves as a technical authority, providing guidance on system integration, software evaluation, certification efforts, and mission planning operations to ensure safe and effective mission execution.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $150-$175k annually (depending on experience)
Work Location: Hybrid remote/in-office. (see onsite requirements below)

**On-site Requirements: This position requires the ability to work onsite at Patuxent River, MD 60%+ of the time.

Essential Functions:

  • Mission Planning Systems Engineering Leadership
    • Lead integration, sustainment, and evaluation of mission planning systems across multiple platforms
    • Oversee lifecycle support from development through operational deployment and sustainment
  • Software Integration & Evaluation
    • Lead evaluation of mission planning software functionality, interfaces, and system integration
    • Assess system performance, compatibility, and operational suitability
    • Identify and resolve complex integration and system-level issues
  • Certification & Compliance Leadership
    • Lead certification and compliance efforts for mission planning systems and mission data loading capabilities
    • Oversee verification and validation (V&V) activities and certification documentation
    • Ensure compliance with program and airworthiness requirements
  • Operational Support & Fleet Integration
    • Interface directly with fleet users, program offices, and stakeholders to resolve mission planning issues
    • Provide operational expertise to improve mission planning workflows and system usability
  • Mission Data Management
    • Oversee mission data loading processes, configuration management, and system integrity
    • Ensure proper data distribution and configuration control across platforms
  • Technical Leadership & Coordination
    • Lead coordination across engineering disciplines including data integrity, navigation, communications, and surveillance
    • Interface with PMAs, software vendors, and technical leadership
    • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across IPTs
    • Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

Required:

  • Extensive experience with mission planning systems (e.g., JMPS, VMPS, NOMS)
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Systems engineering principles and lifecycle processes
    • Software integration, test and evaluation, and configuration management
    • Requirements development and traceability
  • Understanding of:
    • Aviation mission planning processes and flight planning concepts
    • Airspace operations and military aviation mission execution
  • Proven ability to lead technical efforts and work across cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills

Desired:

  • Experience supporting Naval Aviation or DoD aviation programs
  • Experience with mission planning system certification processes
  • Direct experience supporting fleet users or operational aviation teams
  • Knowledge of data integrity, PNT, navigation, or communications systems integration
  • Experience with system modernization, upgrades, or software development environments

Education/Years of Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering required and 8+ years of related experience.

Security Clearance:

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

Benefits

  • 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 Benefit

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