Navy Training Instructor – DDG 1000 Curriculum Lead

Noblis; San Diego (CA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

Join a mission-driven team supporting PMS 339 and help prepare Navy Sailors to safely and effectively operate surface ship systems. As a Navy Training Instructor, DDG 1000, you will deliver hands‑on, operationally relevant training for Navy surface training systems—drawing on real‑world fleet experience to develop curriculum, instruct Sailors, and evaluate training effectiveness across multiple platforms and locations. Your work directly supports fleet readiness, safe operations, and mission success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to students on skills to assess, troubleshoot and operate within specifications
• Instruction focused on Steering and Thrust Control Watchstation operations
• Alignment of systems in accordance with EOSS, technical publication guidance and Sound Shipboard Operating Principles and Procedures
• Works independently and with a team

Why This Role Matters

• Directly contributes to safe navigation, ship control and combat readiness
• Allows you to mentor the next generation of Sailors using your operational experience
• Keeps you connected to the Navy mission—without deployments or sea duty
• Your expertise helps ensure Sailors are confident, qualified, and ready before they take the watch

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any discipline OR 7+ years of relevant naval experience in lieu of degree

• 5+ years professional experience in curriculum development
• Navy Instructor Experience
• Secret Security Clearance eligibility
• Must be a US Citizen
• Required Specialized Experience:

• Steering and Thrust Control Watchstation operations
• Alignment of systems in accordance with Engineering Operational Sequencing System (EOSS)
• Technical publication guidance and Sound Shipboard Operating Principles and Procedures
• Ship Control System, Navigation, Mechanical Steering Systems
• Command Control Communications Computers & Intelligence (C4I)
• Electronic Cooling Water Systems; 400 hertz
• Aegis Computer Network Technician I/II, SPY
• Vertical Launching System
• Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
• Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube
• Embedded Training Systems (ETS)

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Navy Training Systems discipline
• 7+ years professional experience in curriculum development
• Extensive Navy Instructor Experience
• DDG 1000 training experience

Military Experience That Translates Well

• Surface Warfare Officers (SWO)
• Engineering Duty Officers / LDO / CWO
• EN, GSM, MM, EM, EOOW-qualified personnel
• Steering Control, Thrust Control, or related watchstation experience
• Prior instructor, trainer, or LPO/Chief experience strongly valued

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Posted Salary Range

USD $53,900.00 - USD $84,200.00 /Yr.