Aircraft Avionics Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Aircraft Avionics Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract-to-hire opportunity for an Aircraft Avionics Engineer supporting critical aviation and naval engineering efforts with our client located in Patuxent River, Maryland (Onsite).

Job Description:

• Join a dedicated engineering team supporting mission-critical naval aviation programs in the Patuxent River, MD area.
• In this role, you will apply your technical expertise to the integration, testing, troubleshooting, and sustainment of advanced aircraft avionics and mission systems.
• Working alongside experienced engineering and program professionals, you will contribute directly to naval aviation capabilities in a mission-focused environment.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Avionics Development & Integration: Oversee the development of advanced aircraft avionics and provide technical expertise to support system designs and platform integration efforts.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Perform hands-on testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of avionics systems and their integration into military aircraft.
• Technical Review & Evaluation: Participate in the Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process and evaluate vendor design and requirements documents for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively across engineering, maintenance, flight test, and program management teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure mission readiness.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline plus 5 or more years of professional engineering experience.
• Avionics Expertise: Minimum of 3 years of direct experience with aircraft electrical and avionics systems integration, testing, or troubleshooting.
• Problem Solving & Teamwork: Strong technical foundation, a methodical approach to problem-solving, and excellent cross-functional communication skills.
  
  
  

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• NAVAIR Processes: Familiarity with NAVAIR systems engineering processes and acquisition guidelines.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Pay Rate Range: $44.00-$67.30/hr.
• Location: Patuxent River, MD (Onsite)
• Required US Citizenship -May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.