ET/FC Combined Technical Instructor

Bowhead; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking an onsite Electronics Technician/Fire Controlman instructor for the Center for Surface Combat Systems Training Command at Great Lakes, IL. The successful candidate will deliver classroom and lab training on Navy electronic systems, maintain course materials, and assess sailors' performance.

Ideal applicants hold NEC 9502/805A and have Navy teaching experience, with the ability to update curricula and provide formal performance feedback. Security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work/military experience.
• 3 years of experience as either a maintenance technician or operator with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function in an apprentice level training environment; at least 1 year as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs for sailors at CSCS Great Lakes, IL.
• Teaches basic AC/DC circuitry, digital electronics, radar fundamentals, and related Navy electronics topics.
• Assesses trainee performance and provides formal feedback for improvement and technical proficiency.
• Prepares and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guides for classroom and lab settings.

Skills

Electronics maintenance

Training/instruction

Curriculum development

Technical demonstrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

NEC 9502/805A

Job description

Overview

ET/FC Combined Technical Instructor (SCSTC-2026-26379):

Bowhead is actively seeking an onsite Electronics Technician/Fire Controlman for Center for Surface Combat Systems Training Command Great Lakes, IL.

Responsibilities

The ET/FC Combined Technical Instructor develops; organizes; and conducts training and educational programs for sailors in support of Surface Combat Systems Training Command in Naval Station Great Lakes, IL.

This individual will be an Electronic Technician / Fire Controlman subject matter expert/instructor as part of a multi-instructor workforce. Training program requires ability to conduct traditional classroom instruction and support technical demonstrations in a laboratory environment Candidate would teach basic AC/DC circuitry, AC test equipment, digital electronics, electronic communications, microprocessors, fiber optics, radar fundamentals, and supporting rotating machinery.

• Provides dynamic teaching & training as well as assessments that require advanced knowledge of Navy electronic maintenance and repair and its application within US Navy Combat Systems.
• Conducts dynamic assessment of the sailors’ abilities to comply with approved maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures, and thereafter provides formal appraisal of performance with recommendations for improvement and methods to maintain technical proficiency.
• Observes and assesses contemporaries during Practice and Certification Teaches per requirements NAVEDTRA 135.
• Prepares; reviews; and customizes curriculum lesson plans and instructor guide in support of traditional classroom teaching.
• Supports course reviews and curriculum updates; conducts training gap analysis provides formal feedback and recommendation for course improvement.
• Documents the training conducted with specifics of individual areas and is responsible for the generation of a formal assessment of measure of success via written report.
• Develops; tests; maintains; and delivers moderately complex training programs and related materials in support of CSCS training objectives.
• Establishes and reviews course content and objectives.
• Conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
• Maintains records of training activities; participant progress; and program effectiveness.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, training, or work/military experience.
• 3 Years of experience as either a maintenance technician or operator with responsibility for teaching the applicable system or function task to others in an apprentice level training environment. Of the three years, one (1) year experience as an instructor in a Navy Training Environment, to include curriculum maintenance, writing learning objectives, preparing test items, evaluating instructional materials and the results of instruction and counseling students on academic learning problems.
• NEC 9502/805A

Preferred Experience:

• Master Training Specialist
• NAVEDTRA 131/132 curriculum development

Target salary is $62,500/annually to $67,500/annuallyy, commensurate with experience

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.