Maritime Engineering Curriculum SME (MESF)

About the role

Telum Protection Corporation is seeking a Maritime Engineering subject‑matter expert to support the Maritime Expeditionary Security Group ONE (MESG ONE) N7 team. The SME will develop, maintain, and update NETC‑compliant curriculum for patrol‑craft propulsion, engineering, and boat‑systems training.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and sustain Courses of Instruction (COIs) and Unit Level Training for Patrol Boat Operations and Tactical Operations Center curricula.
• Analyze MESF directives, Navy Tactical Reference Publications, warfighting publications, and joint doctrine to ensure curriculum relevance.
• Align instructional content with NETC guidance (NAVEDTRA M‑142), OPNAVINST 1500.75, NECCINST 1500.13, and MESF qualification standards.
• Author and plan instructional material in coordination with the Course Curriculum Model Manager.

Required profile

• U.S. citizen with an active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Minimum 8 years of operational, training, and readiness experience, including at least 5 years in Navy expeditionary environments.
• At least 3 years recent NETC curriculum planning and authoring experience.
• Minimum 3 years recent MESF experience as a uniformed service member or contractor.
• Preferred: Master Training Specialist (MTS) designation and fluency with AI tools for curriculum development.

Required skills

• Patrol‑craft propulsion systems
• Marine engineering maintenance
• Boat‑systems integration
• NETC curriculum development
• Use of AI tools for instructional design