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

ASEC, Inc; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned company

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ASEC, Inc is seeking a highly skilled former P-8A or EP-3 Naval Flight Officer to provide expertise at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Responsibilities include advising on combat systems integration, operating P-8A systems for testing, and analyzing performance metrics. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of operational experience. The anticipated salary range is $120,000–$145,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of operational experience as a P-8A or EP-3 NFO.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and develop recommendations.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise PMA-290 on integration and testing of combat systems.
• Operate P-8A Inc3 systems in lab environments for testing.
• Analyze and report on combat system performance.

Skills

Operational experience as a P-8A or EP-3 NFO

Strong understanding of maritime patrol mission systems

Problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Engineering software tools

Job description

Location

NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement

Secret

Telework Eligibility

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.

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.

Security Clearance

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity

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.