Navy Avionics Technician - Organizational Level (AT-O) SME

Description

Location: San Diego, CA (NAS North Island)

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible? Hybrid with regular presence on site required. Qualified candidate must live within a two-hour driving distance from San Diego, CA.

As a Navy Avionics Technician (AT-O) Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will play a critical role in supporting the development and validation of military training systems and materials. This position supports Navy training modernization efforts by ensuring training content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with organizational-level maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep operational knowledge of Navy avionics systems, maintenance practices, and training requirements, combined with a strong understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Training Development & Validation

• Review and validate training materials to ensure accuracy, technical soundness, and operational relevance.
• Audit curricula to confirm alignment with Navy maintenance procedures and instructional design best practices.
• Collaborate with Instructional Systems Analysts to identify training requirements and translate technical knowledge into effective training solutions.
• Support the development of maintenance-related assessment items and performance metrics.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Provide authoritative insight into organizational-level avionics maintenance practices, procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute SME input to task analysis workshops, training strategy sessions, and courseware design reviews.
• Ensure training materials accurately reflect the tools, systems, and documentation used by AT-Os in the Fleet.

Research & Development Support

• Support Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), methodologies, and deliverables for training development projects.
• Serve as a consultant to NAWCTSD Orlando acquisition teams and Navy program offices on maintenance training technologies.
• Monitor industry and Fleet trends to integrate innovations into Navy training programs.
• Participate in meetings, conferences, and technical exchanges with training agencies, Fleet representatives, and DoD stakeholders.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a U.S. Navy Avionics Technician (AT-O) performing organizational-level maintenance, required.
• Demonstrated success in training, mentoring, or developing instructional materials for Navy personnel.
• Experience working within Navy or DoD training environments, required.
• Familiarity with instructional systems design (ISD), adult learning theory, and Ready, Relevant Learning (RRL) principles, preferred.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including analysts, curriculum developers, and psychologists.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% to support Fleet training events.

Equally Important:

• You are able to establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• You possess professional and effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• You take a proactive approach to your work and you're able to accomplish tasks with limited guidance and supervision.
• You have demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Your organizational skills allow you to manage competing priorities.

ASEC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Salary Range:

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $85,000 - $90,000 annually, based on an individual's level of experience and skill set. It is our goal at ASEC to provide equitable compensation to all employees.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful work and a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We are a 100% employee-owned business focused on providing value and innovation in the areas of engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. We believe in doing what is right for the Warfighter, plain and simple. We encourage you to explore what makes us different, visit our website now!

Why work at ASEC?

• 100% employee-owned. Learn more about our ESOP plan here!
• Comprehensive benefits package (11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA/FSA, disability insurance, and more!)
• 401K match
• Tuition assistance (undergraduate and graduate)
• Veteran friendly
• Thriving employee culture
• Employee discount program

We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote the most qualified persons for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law. ASEC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they choose to inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant.