NAVSEA Additive Manufacturing Instructor

Due to the nature of the work performed, candidates must be a US person as defined by US export control regulations and eligible to access controlled unclassified information (CUI).

The Pay, Perks, and Benefits

• Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and determined based on market benchmarks and internal equity.
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Virginia Retirement System with employer match.
• Generous time off is provided, including vacation, paid sick leave, and paid family leave after one year.
• Paid holidays are provided, including a two week paid winter break.
• Anthem PPO and HSA health plans are offered, with excellent dental options.

How This Role Will Help the Team
The NAVSEA Additive Manufacturing Instructor is a key contributor to an accelerated training program designed to rapidly upskill Department of Defense personnel in advanced manufacturing. This role delivers high quality technical instruction, shapes curriculum content, and mentors adult learners in both additive manufacturing and CNC machining. The instructor ensures students gain practical, job ready skills aligned with DoD standards and best practices.

What You Will DoThe instructor delivers classroom and hands on instruction in additive manufacturing and CNC machining and manages and engages a diverse group of adult learners in a technical training environment. Responsibilities include developing, maintaining, and continuously improving curriculum, projects, and instructional materials. The role requires maintaining current knowledge of DoD additive manufacturing processes and requirements and providing subject matter expertise in additive manufacturing, CNC setup, programming, and operation. Additional responsibilities include overseeing lab space, equipment use, and safety compliance, advising and mentoring students throughout the training program, managing student records and instructional administrative tasks, and handling sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.

Your Knowledge and Expertise

• DoD manufacturing experience is preferred.
• A technical degree in manufacturing or equivalent occupational experience is required.
• Extensive experience with CAD and CAM software is required, with Mastercam preferred.
• Extensive experience in CNC setup, programming, and operation is required, with Haas experience preferred.
• Experience in metal additive manufacturing processes is required, with Meltio Laser DED and post processing experience preferred.
• Experience with polymer additive manufacturing processes is required.
• Knowledge of design for additive manufacturing is required.
• Extensive experience with slicing software is required, with Eiger preferred.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and quality control best practices is required.
• Strong blueprint interpretation skills, including GD and T, are required.
• Demonstrated experience training or instructing adult learners is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Experience developing standard operating procedures and work instructions is required.
• A creative and solution oriented mindset is required.
• Commitment to instructional quality and academic integrity is required.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population is required.
• The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, use basic hand tools, move frequently throughout a training lab environment, and use stepladders.

What Makes Working Here Different
Working in this role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver mission critical technical training that directly supports the Department of Defense. The position emphasizes instruction grounded in real world, hands on applications, allowing instructors to connect theory to practical use. Team members have access to advanced manufacturing equipment and emerging technologies, creating an environment that reflects current industry standards. The work is performed in a collaborative, mission driven setting that values excellence, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.