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Naval Flight Officer (NFO), P-8A or EP-3

Aviation Systems Engineering Company
Patuxent River, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026

Description

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible? No


What You'll Do:


We have an opportunity for a highly skilled, former P-8A or EP-3 Naval Flight Officer (NFO) to provide subject matter expertise in support of NAVAIR's Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office, PMA-290. This position will be based at NAS Patuxent River, MD.

Key responsibilities as an NFO supporting the Increment 3 (Inc3) program:

  • Advise PMA-290 leadership on the integration and testing of Inc3 combat systems-including mission systems, sensors, environmental systems, and mission planning tools.
  • Apply expert knowledge of current Inc3 capabilities, including Minotaur mission software.
  • Operate P-8A Inc3 systems in lab environments to support system integration and testing goals.
  • Analyze and report on combat system performance, providing written and verbal briefings as needed.
  • Recommend improvements to enhance P-8A Inc3 performance across key mission areas: ASW, ASuW, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) support, and ISR.
  • Support the development and delivery of training materials, potentially including instruction for Integrated Test Teams (ITT).
  • This position will require occasional travel.

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

Requirements


What You'll Bring:


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of operational experience as a P-8A or EP-3 NFO.
  • Strong understanding of maritime patrol mission systems, including recent software and hardware updates.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems, solve problems, and develop actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with engineering software tools and/or systems integration testing.
  • Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes.

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.

Salary Range:

  • The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $120,000-$145,000, commensurate with an individual's experience, qualifications, and skill set. ASEC is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation.

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.


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, 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.

 

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