NATOPS Editor (MQ-4C)

Location: ASEC's Jacksonville, FL corporate office

Security Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret

Telework Eligible? No, work will be performed on-site.

Overview
ASEC has an opportunity for a Subject Matter Expert to serve as a Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Editor supporting MQ-4C Triton flight manuals. In this role, you'll combine your technical expertise and understanding of NATOPS to shape accurate, high‑quality documentation and contribute to the evolution of next‑generation mission systems.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as an editor for NATOPS development, providing direct support to PMA-262.

Act as a technical writer, generating and maintaining NATOPS content to ensure flight clearance materials remain current.

Edit and update NATOPS content using Arbortext Editor for XML formatting – no prior experience with Arbortext is required; we’ll provide training.

Review Airworthiness Issues Resolution System (AIRS) submissions and associated revisions for technical accuracy and operational clarity.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of NAVAIR platform aircrew operational experience (required).

The following qualifications are a plus, but not required for consideration:

MQ-4C Triton operational experience

XML experience

Bachelor’s degree

NATOPS instructor/evaluator

MPRWS Instructor/WTI

Essential Skills

Ability to build positive, collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.

Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.

Proactive, self‑directed work style with the ability to operate independently.

Analytical thinker with proven problem‑solving capabilities.

Highly organized, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Security Clearance Requirement

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits

100% employee‑owned company. Learn more about our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) here!

Comprehensive benefits package, including 11 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA/FSA options, disability insurance, and more!

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate education

Veteran‑friendly employer

Thriving employee culture

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.

ASEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), or any other status protected by law.

ASEC also complies with all applicable pay transparency laws and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing compensation.

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