NAVSEA-Certified Fiber Optics Trainer

KITCO Fiber Optics Incorporated; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid PTO and holidays

Training & certification support

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc. seeks a Fiber Optic Trainer to deliver NAVSEA-certified training across fiber optic and copper technologies, ensuring hands-on proficiency and compliance with MIL standards. You will manage materials, safety, and classroom logistics in a dynamic, high-security environment.

Ideal candidates bring teaching experience (preferably 3+ years), an Associate degree, and NEC 9502 or SME background. Occasional domestic/international travel and DoD clearance readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred, teaching experience valued.
• NAVSEA certification knowledge or eligibility preferred.
• SME with hands-on fiber/copper experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NAVSEA-certified training per NAVSEA Drawing 8477552.
• Instruct fiber optic and copper courses across multiple disciplines.
• Maintain safe, organized learning environment and ensure tools are available.
• Manage classroom tooling, equipment calibration, and ETA exam materials.
• Develop and update training materials to current MIL/industry standards.
• Recordkeeping, timesheets, and support marketing of training programs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Classroom facilitation

Time management

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Computer literacy

ISO 9001:2015 knowledge

Education

Associate of Science degree

NEC 9502 teaching cert

3+ years teaching experience

SME with 5 years field exp

Job description

KITCO Fiber Optics, Inc. seeks a Fiber Optic Trainer to deliver NAVSEA-certified training across fiber optic and copper technologies, ensuring hands-on proficiency and compliance with MIL standards. You will manage materials, safety, and classroom logistics in a dynamic, high-security environment.

Ideal candidates bring teaching experience (preferably 3+ years), an Associate degree, and NEC 9502 or SME background. Occasional domestic/international travel and DoD clearance readiness are required.