Aircraft Data Loader Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract-to-hire opportunity for a Senior Aircraft Data Loader Systems Engineer supporting mission-critical aviation programs in the Patuxent River, Maryland area (Onsite)., * Join an elite engineering team evaluating and integrating next-generation avionics data solutions for naval aviation platforms.

• In this role, you will apply your systems engineering expertise to evaluate vendor solutions for aircraft data storage, data retrieval, and data processing.
• Working alongside experienced engineering and aviation professionals, you will oversee system designs, perform hands-on lab testing, and support platform integration in a dynamic, mission-focused environment., * Avionics & Data Loader Oversight: Oversee the development, system design, and platform integration of advanced aircraft data loader avionics and data storage systems.
• Vendor Evaluation & SETR: Participate actively in the NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process and evaluate vendor design and requirements documentation for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Testing & Integration: Perform hands-on testing, diagnostics, and troubleshooting of data loaders in lab environments, collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams for aircraft integration.
• Acquisitions & Technical Expertise: Provide high-level technical direction supporting US Navy acquisition programs, data recording devices, and data processing architectures.

Aircraft Engineering, Aviation Industry, Systems Engineering, Consulting, Avionics, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Data Processing, Data Storage, Data Recovery, Laboratory Testing, * Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline plus a minimum of 8 years of professional engineering experience.

• Acquisitions Exposure: Minimum of 3 years of direct experience supporting US Navy acquisition programs.
• Process Expertise: Demonstrated experience with NAVAIR Systems Engineering Technical Review (SETR) processes.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Systems Engineering with a concentration in Avionics.
• Data Storage Domain Knowledge: Direct experience working with US Navy aircraft data recording, storage, and retrieval devices.

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.