NASAMS Instructor

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually KDA, Inc, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, has been operating in the United States for more than 20 years. We produce world-leading Remote Weapon Systems (RWS) for the US Army, Marine Corps, and allies at our Johnstown, Pennsylvania factory. We have delivered more than 20,000 PROTECTOR RWS to 31 countries. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air System (NASAMS) is a highly mobile and tailorable capability that protects the airspace of 13 countries and Washington, DC. In 2027, we will do production, final assembly, test, and sustainment of the Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile systems at our new factory in southern Virginia. We continue to expand and in early 2027 our new NASAMS Training & Support Center will be established in Huntsville, AL. The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) is a multi-missile, short-to-medium range, ground-based air defense weapon system with proven capabilities against a vast number of air-breathing threats, including cruise missiles, drones, fighter aircraft, and helicopters. It is designed to protect a wide range of defended assets, including military facilities, critical infrastructures, airbases, and populated areas. NASAMS have currently been selected by 17 nations across the world and here in the US it protects the airspace above our National Capital Region. Join us, and you’ll be part of a high performing team that develops advanced technology solutions to protect people and critical infrastructure in countries around the world. Explore your potential and discover what your future could be with Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is seeking technically skilled and mission-focused NASAMS Instructors to support training operations for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS). In this role, you will deliver classroom, hands-on, simulation-based, and field training to operators, maintainers, and end users while supporting training activities both within the United States and internationally. You will help ensure customer readiness through effective instruction, student evaluation, training documentation, and, when required, field service and maintenance support.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide classroom, practical, simulation-based, and on-the-job training for NASAMS MEIs and associated systems within assigned areas of qualification. Plan, prepare, and execute assigned training activities, lesson plans, practical exercises, assessments, training equipment requirements, and course documentation. Deliver approved training to NASAMS operators, maintainers, and other end users, adapting instructional methods to trainee needs while maintaining established learning objectives, technical procedures, and approved course content. Monitor trainee participation, progress, and competency development through classroom instruction, practical exercises, theoretical assessments, and performance evaluations, providing appropriate feedback and documenting training results. Assist with the development, review, and maintenance of training materials, lesson plans, student handouts, practical exercises, assessments, and other course documentation in accordance with current technical publications, approved system configurations, safety requirements, export-control requirements, and established review processes. Coordinate training progress, technical observations, equipment concerns, and other instructional requirements with the Lead Instructor(s) and supporting technical personnel. Prepare, configure, operate, and maintain assigned NASAMS systems, simulators, tools, training aids, and support equipment to ensure operational readiness and safe execution of training activities in accordance with established health, safety, and environmental requirements. Capture trainee feedback, lessons learned, technical discrepancies, and recommended improvements; support Training Review Document updates and complete required course reports, training records, and post-course documentation. Maintain required instructor qualifications, technical competence, certifications, medical readiness, travel documentation, and security eligibility necessary to support assigned NASAMS training activities. Support testing, production, integration, demonstrations, logistics, training development, and other NASAMS or company activities as required. Specific duties may vary based on program requirements, customer requirements, employee qualifications, and assigned mission. Provide additional field service, operational, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for NASAMS MEIs and associated systems as required, including preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment preparation, system demonstrations, and customer-site support within the employee’s training and qualifications. Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s manager or supervisor based on operational, program, customer, or business requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS: CLEARANCE:Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance required.

EDUCATION: Associate degree in electronics, electrical technology, mechanical technology, engineering technology, information technology, communications, or a related technical discipline is preferred/considered. Relevant military or technical education and experience may also be considered. CERTIFICATION(S):Formal instructor training, Train-the-Trainer certification, military instructor qualification, or other recognized instructional certification is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years of relevant operational, maintenance, training, field service, or technical-support experience involving military systems, weapon systems, complex electromechanical systems, communications systems, electronics, air-defense systems, or comparable equipment is required. At least three (3) years of air and missile defense, field artillery, or related military experience is preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly, support practical training activities, evaluate student performance, and adapt instructional methods to different levels of technical experience. Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to prepare and maintain training materials, presentations, assessments, and technical documentation. Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify technical or instructional issues and implement appropriate solutions within established procedures. Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, students, military personnel, technical personnel, and international partners while operating autonomously within assigned responsibilities. This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama, with travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required by program and mission needs.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: At least three (3) years of air and missile defense, field artillery, or related military experience. At least three (3) years of experience providing technical instruction, classroom training, practical exercises, on-the-job training, or formal training involving military or complex technical equipment is preferred. Demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or providing technical support for complex military systems, NASAMS, or other integrated air and missile defense system experience is preferred. MINIMUM LEARNING TIME FOR THIS POSITION:Learning and qualification time will vary based on the employee's previous experience, assigned duties, required NASAMS qualifications, formal training requirements, and training availability. Formal NASAMS operator, maintainer, instructor, system-specific, and/or other technical training will be required based on assigned responsibilities and may include up to 30 weeks of formal/informal training at CONUS/OCONUS locations. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:Rigorous indoor and outdoor activity may be required. Duties may require walking, climbing, standing for extended periods, carrying materials, stooping, kneeling, bending, and working on or around tactical military equipment. The employee may be exposed to seasonal weather, moving mechanical equipment, electrical systems, military equipment, and other conditions requiring compliance with established safety procedures and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. OTHER POSITION CONSIDERATIONS:Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Location: This position operates onsite at our Huntsville, AL facility. The ability to reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work is required. A hybrid schedule may be discussed with the manager and will vary based on the needs of the customer or program.

Travel: Ability to travel domestically and internationally. Travel may be up to 80% to include CONUS and OCONUS locations, extended temporary-duty assignments, customer deployments, and work in field or semi-austere environments. The employee must be capable of meeting applicable medical and physical requirements associated with assigned deployments and may be required to successfully complete periodic or pre-deployment medical examinations. U.S. Passport is required. Additional program-specific training, certifications, medical requirements, customer-access requirements, or country-entry requirements may apply based on assignment. KDA, Inc. requires all candidates to successfully complete a pre‑employment physical, drug and alcohol screening, and a background investigation as part of the hiring process.

BENEFITS: Health Insurance: Employer paid premiums, 100%Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account 401(k) matching Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance Paid Time Off Sick Time Off Flexible Schedule U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENT: “To comply with U.S. national security requirements mandated under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. will consider only applicants who are U.S. Persons for this position.” OR “Applicant must be a U.S. Person within the meaning of United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing export control.” “A U.S. Person is a United States Citizen or National, Lawful Permanent Resident, Lawful Temporary Resident, Refugee or Asylee.” Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, Inc. provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.