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

Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD

Security Clearance Requirement: Secret

Telework Eligible? 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.