Mine Warfare Training Specialist - 29991

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Date: Aug 26, 2026

Location: San Diego, CA, California, United States

Company: HII's Mission Technologies division

Requisition Number: 29991 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $75,075.00 - $95,000.00 

Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain  

Level of Experience: Mid 

 

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

 

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary

The Product Trainer 3 will serve as an experienced Mine Warfare Training Specialist/Instructor supporting the Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCTSC) at the Littoral Training Facility, Pacific Fleet (LFTPAC). This role provides advanced classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction to U.S. Navy personnel in mine warfare systems, operations, tactics, and associated combat-system subjects.

 

The successful candidate will function as a Mine Warfare subject-matter expert responsible for delivering accurate technical instruction, evaluating student performance, maintaining training materials, and ensuring all instruction remains aligned with current Navy doctrine, system updates, and fleet requirements. This position requires a seasoned surface warfare professional with significant operational or instructional experience in mine warfare.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver formal classroom, laboratory, simulator, and hands-on instruction in mine warfare systems, operations, procedures, tactics, and relevant technical subjects.
  • Prepare for and conduct assigned training events in accordance with approved Navy curricula, course schedules, and instructional standards.
  • Communicate complex technical and tactical concepts clearly to students of varying experience levels.
  • Demonstrate proper system operation, configuration, maintenance procedures, and tactical employment of applicable training equipment.
  • Administer written examinations, practical evaluations, and performance assessments; provide remediation as needed.
  • Evaluate student progress, document results, and maintain accurate attendance and training records.
  • Provide individualized coaching and remedial instruction to students requiring additional support.
  • Serve as a Mine Warfare subject-matter expert and assist with related Surface Combat Systems training topics.
  • Review, validate, and update curricula, lesson plans, instructor guides, student materials, and training aids for accuracy and currency.
  • Recommend or develop revisions to training material based on changes in doctrine, systems, fleet requirements, or technical publications.
  • Support curriculum development, course maintenance, pilot instruction, and course validation activities.
  • Maintain proficiency with assigned systems, training devices, publications, operational procedures, and instructional methodologies.
  • Prepare classrooms, laboratories, simulators, and training equipment prior to scheduled instruction.
  • Identify equipment discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions to minimize training interruptions.
  • Participate in instructor standardization, certification, professional development, and quality assurance activities.
  • Coordinate effectively with U.S. Navy personnel, government representatives, instructors, curriculum developers, technicians, and contract team members.
  • Comply with all applicable security, safety, environmental, quality, and information-assurance requirements.
  • Perform additional training support duties as required by the contract.

What you must have

  • 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering technical instruction, operational training, or maintenance training in a military or technical environment.
  • Experience working with complex combat systems, sensors, weapons, or related naval warfare systems.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the contract.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to obtaina DoD secrect clearance and maintain it throughout employment. 
  • Must be a U.S. citizen. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Retired or former U.S. Navy Fire Controlman, Mineman, or similarly qualified surface‑warfare professional with substantial mine warfare experience.
  • Recent operational or instructional experience involving mine warfare systems, doctrine, tactics, or deployment.
  • Prior experience supporting SCTSC, LFTPAC, or other U.S. Navy training commands.
  • Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC), Master Training Specialist (MTS), or equivalent instructor qualification.
  • Experience with Navy curriculum development and training‑system maintenance processes.
  • Familiarity with Navy instructional‑system design standards and training quality‑assurance requirements.
  • Experience operating or maintaining mine warfare training systems, simulators, or technical laboratories.
  • Knowledge of surface warfare doctrine, combat‑systems employment, and fleet training requirements.
  • Current security clearance, if already possessed.

Physical Requirements

  • Work is generally performed in a classroom, laboratory, or training‑facility environment.
  • Job performance may require occasional lifting and carrying of boxes, training equipment, or records typically not exceeding standard weight limits.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.