Simulator Aircrew SME, F​/A-

Description

Location: NAS Lemoore, CA

Security Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret

Telework Eligible? No, work will be performed 100% on site

As ASEC’s Simulator Aircrew Subject Matter Expert (SME), you’ll play a key role in supporting the Fleet Project Team (FPT) and advancing Navy readiness. Your mission: ensure F/A-18 aircrew receive the most capable and tactically relevant simulator-based training available.

In this position, you’ll collaborate with active‑Duty Navy F/A-18 aircrew, government civilians from the Naval Air Warfare Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), and Program Management Air (PMA) offices to enhance and sustain cutting‑edge training systems that keep our warfighters mission‑ready.

• Define and manage simulator requirements for new Operational Flight Program (OFP H‑builds) and System Configuration Sets (SCS) supporting the Tactical Operational Flight Trainer (TOFT) and Special Mission Trainer (SMT).
• Collaborate with a team of subject matter experts under the leadership of the FA/EA‑18 Fleet Project Team Chairman to develop simulator requirements ensuring procedural and tactical concurrency with fleet aircraft.
• Develop test plans and conduct developmental and acceptance testing for new simulators and OFP/SCS loads at multiple locations, including Boeing (St. Louis, MO), CAE (Arlington, TX), and various Navy and Marine Corps fleet sites.
• Work with local aircrew and contractor support teams to identify, investigate, and report trainer software discrepancies to industry partners.
• Provide mission planning support for TOFT and SMT devices.
• Note:
  
  This position will require up to 20% travel to contractor and fleet locations in support of system development and testing.

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

• Former F/A‑18E/F Naval Aviator or Naval Flight Officer (NFO) with a strong record of operational excellence.
• Minimum of 1,000 flight hours in the F/A‑18E/F.
• 10+ years of relevant operational experience in naval aviation.
• Strike Fighter Weapons and Tactics Level IV qualification.
• Hands‑on experience with simulator operations and/or training system development.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a multi‑disciplinary, fast‑paced team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is a plus.
• Experience in acquisition or program management.
• Experience with the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS).
• NATOPS Instructor qualification.

• 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.

• This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Active Top Secret clearance is preferred. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• The estimated salary range for this position will be $150,000 - $185,000 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.

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…