NATOPS Editor (MQ-4C)

Description

Location: ASEC's Jacksonville, FL corporate office

Security Clearance Requirement: Active DoD Secret

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

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. Join ASEC and be part of a dedicated team improving mission effectiveness and supporting the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS).

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.

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

Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• 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

Equally Important:

• 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.

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. Selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Who We Are:

ASEC offers meaningful, mission-driven work within a culture that supports your professional and personal growth. We partner with our government customers to deliver innovative solutions across engineering, information technology, training, and logistics. Above all, we are committed to doing what’s right for the Warfighter—plain and simple. Explore what makes ASEC different by visiting our website.

Why work at ASEC?

• 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

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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.