Summary
Job Title
This is for a potential upcoming opportunity. Directly support Fleet readiness by delivering Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) to Sailors through high-quality, hands-on instruction in Ship Control Systems (SCS).
This role ensures Sailors are trained at the right time, atthe right level, to safely operate, troubleshoot, and fight their ships at peak performance. This role is ideal for hands-on Navy operators and instructors who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and directly supporting Sailor readiness. Why This Role Matters: You will be on the front lines of Navy training-translating technical expertise into operational confidence. Your instruction directly impacts: Ship safety, Mission readiness, Sailor proficiency at the deckplate level, and the Navy's ability to win in high-end maritime operations.
Primary Training Duties:
- Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction supporting Navy-approved curricula
- Train Sailors to: Operate Ship Control Systems within technical limits, Diagnose and troubleshoot system casualties, Execute Steering and Thrust Control Watchstation duties
- Conduct instruction in accordance with: Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS), Technical manuals and shipboard operating procedures
- Support Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) objectives by tailoring instruction to Fleet and platform needs
- Maintain instructional accuracy, safety, and consistency across training events
Curriculum & Training Support
- Execute and support Navy training products developed under PMS 339 guidance
- Assist with: Curriculum updates, Training material reviews, Continuous improvement based on student feedback and Fleet needs
- Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and government stakeholders as required
- Ensure training delivery aligns with approved Training Requirements Documents (TRDs)
**These positions will execute at one of the following locations: Norfolk, VA, San Diego, CA
Required Qualifications Required Technical Experience Experience in one or more of the following shipboard systems: Ship Control System (SCS), Steering and Thrust Control systems, Navigation and Mechanical Steering Systems, C4I systems, Electronic Cooling Water Systems, 400 Hz electrical systems, EOSS alignment and execution. Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree OR 7+ years of relevant Navy experience (in lieu of a degree)
- 5+ years of professional curriculum development experience
- Navy Instructor experience (formal or operational)
- Interim Secret clearance or higher
- US Citizen
Desired Qualifications
- Navy Training Systems background
- 7+ years of curriculum development experience
- Extensive Navy instructional experience (schoolhouse or MTT)
- Aegis / SPY / ACNT I or II, Vertical Launching System (VLS), ASW systems, Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes, Embedded Training Systems (ETS)
Who Should Apply This role is ideal for hands-on Navy operators and instructors who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and directly supporting Sailor readiness. You should apply if you are a current or former:
- EM, ET, MM, GSE/GSM, IC, FC/FCA
- IT, QM, or OS with technical or watchstation experience
Strong fits include Sailors who have served as:
- Steering Control Operator, Helm, Lee Helm, After Steering Watch
- Thrust Control Operator or Central Control Station (CCS) watchstander
- Engineering or Combat Systems watchstanders supporting ship control
Training experience that translates well:
- Navy Instructor (schoolhouse or MTT)
- Training Petty Officer or PQS Coordinator
- Department Training Team member
- NECs such as 9502 (Instructor) or related instructional qualifications
If you've qualified watchstanders, taught technical skills, or supported shipboard training-you're a great candidate.
Job Description
Job Title
This is for a potential upcoming opportunity. Directly support Fleet readiness by delivering Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) to Sailors through high-quality, hands-on instruction in Ship Control Systems (SCS).
This role ensures Sailors are trained at the right time, atthe right level, to safely operate, troubleshoot, and fight their ships at peak performance. This role is ideal for hands-on Navy operators and instructors who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and directly supporting Sailor readiness. Why This Role Matters: You will be on the front lines of Navy training-translating technical expertise into operational confidence. Your instruction directly impacts: Ship safety, Mission readiness, Sailor proficiency at the deckplate level, and the Navy's ability to win in high-end maritime operations.
Primary Training Duties:
- Deliver classroom and hands-on instruction supporting Navy-approved curricula
- Train Sailors to: Operate Ship Control Systems within technical limits, Diagnose and troubleshoot system casualties, Execute Steering and Thrust Control Watchstation duties
- Conduct instruction in accordance with: Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS), Technical manuals and shipboard operating procedures
- Support Ready Relevant Learning (RRL) objectives by tailoring instruction to Fleet and platform needs
- Maintain instructional accuracy, safety, and consistency across training events
Curriculum & Training Support
- Execute and support Navy training products developed under PMS 339 guidance
- Assist with: Curriculum updates, Training material reviews, Continuous improvement based on student feedback and Fleet needs
- Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and government stakeholders as required
- Ensure training delivery aligns with approved Training Requirements Documents (TRDs)
**These positions will execute at one of the following locations: Norfolk, VA, San Diego, CA
Required Qualifications Required Technical Experience Experience in one or more of the following shipboard systems: Ship Control System (SCS), Steering and Thrust Control systems, Navigation and Mechanical Steering Systems, C4I systems, Electronic Cooling Water Systems, 400 Hz electrical systems, EOSS alignment and execution. Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree OR 7+ years of relevant Navy experience (in lieu of a degree)
- 5+ years of professional curriculum development experience
- Navy Instructor experience (formal or operational)
- Interim Secret clearance or higher
- US Citizen
Desired Qualifications
- Navy Training Systems background
- 7+ years of curriculum development experience
- Extensive Navy instructional experience (schoolhouse or MTT)
- Aegis / SPY / ACNT I or II, Vertical Launching System (VLS), ASW systems, Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes, Embedded Training Systems (ETS)
Who Should Apply This role is ideal for hands-on Navy operators and instructors who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and directly supporting Sailor readiness. You should apply if you are a current or former:
- EM, ET, MM, GSE/GSM, IC, FC/FCA
- IT, QM, or OS with technical or watchstation experience
Strong fits include Sailors who have served as:
- Steering Control Operator, Helm, Lee Helm, After Steering Watch
- Thrust Control Operator or Central Control Station (CCS) watchstander
- Engineering or Combat Systems watchstanders supporting ship control
Training experience that translates well:
- Navy Instructor (schoolhouse or MTT)
- Training Petty Officer or PQS Coordinator
- Department Training Team member
- NECs such as 9502 (Instructor) or related instructional qualifications
If you've qualified watchstanders, taught technical skills, or supported shipboard training-you're a great candidate.
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