What are the responsibilities and job description for the MPRA Acoustic Systems Specialist position at ASEC?
Description
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Security Clearance Requirement: Secret
Telework Eligible? No
The Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) Acoustic Systems Specialist will serve as a Naval Aviation Technical Information Product (NATIP) authority supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) operator manuals. In this role, you’ll combine your technical expertise and understanding of acoustic systems to shape accurate, high-quality documentation and contribute to the evolution of next-generation mission systems. This position will be based in our Jacksonville, FL corporate office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the AAW for NATIP development, providing direct support to PMA-290.
- Act as both a technical writer and acoustic SME, generating and maintaining NATIP content to ensure flight clearance materials remain current for all FMS deliveries.
- Edit and update NATIP content using Arbortext Editor for XML formatting — no prior experience with Arbortext is required; we’ll provide training.
- Review software design documents for technical accuracy and operational clarity.
- Analyze system defects, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
- Collaborate on Operator Machine Interface (OMI) design improvements for the P-8A, helping streamline acoustic sensor operations and reduce operator workload.
The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- At least 10 years of P-8A Acoustic systems operational experience, required.
- The following qualifications are a plus, but not required for consideration: Bachelor’s degree; NATOPS instructor/evaluator; MPRWS Instructor/WTI.
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. 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 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?
You’ll be part of a dedicated team improving mission effectiveness and supporting the world’s leading maritime patrol platform. At ASEC, we value innovation, teamwork, and the hands-on expertise that drives real results.
- 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.