Training Designer & Developer

Space Applications Services NV/SA; Brussel; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indefinite contract

WFH options

International team

Job summary

Space Applications Services NV/SA in Belgium seeks a Training Designer & Developer to design, develop and deliver professional and technical training across the space sector and other high-technology domains.

You will work with project managers, SMEs, instructors and multimedia specialists to transform requirements into engaging learning experiences, including classroom, virtual, blended and self-paced solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in a technical field with interest in training.
• 2–6 years of experience in training design or instructional design.
• Experience creating technical training materials for professionals.
• Knowledge of ISD methodologies or similar pedagogical frameworks.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and learner-centered design.
• Experience delivering classroom, virtual and blended learning.
• Ability to translate complex technical content into learning materials.
• Experience developing assessments and learner evaluations.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work with SMEs and project managers.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyse training requirements, audiences and objectives.
• Design training solutions for classroom, virtual, blended and self-paced learning.
• Apply instructional design methodologies and learning principles.
• Develop training materials: lesson plans, learner guides, instructor guides, presentations, exercises and assessments.
• Create storyboards and content specs for digital and multimedia assets.
• Collaborate with SMEs to simplify complex technical content.
• Develop and maintain assessments and evaluation tools.
• Support review, validation and continuous improvement of training programmes.
• Support pilot sessions and learner feedback activities.
• Ensure materials meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Support delivery of instructor-led sessions where appropriate.

Skills

ISD methodologies

Adult learning

Training development

Content simplification

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Assessment design

Blended learning

Education

Engineering/Science degree

Tools

Storyboarding

Multimedia collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a Training Designer & Developer to support the design, development and, where appropriate, delivery of

professional and technical training programmes across the space sector and other high-technology domains. Working closely with project managers, subject matter experts, instructors and multimedia specialists, you will transform training requirements into engaging learning experiences, including classroom, virtual, blended and self-paced solutions. This role is ideal for an early career to mid-level learning professional who combines sound instructional design knowledge with hands-on training development experience.

Start date: January 2027.

Position

We are looking for a Training Designer & Developer to support the design, development and, where appropriate, delivery of

professional and technical training programmes across the space sector and other high-technology domains. Working closely with project managers, subject matter experts, instructors and multimedia specialists, you will transform training requirements into engaging learning experiences, including classroom, virtual, blended and self-paced solutions. This role is ideal for an early career to mid-level learning professional who combines sound instructional design knowledge with hands-on training development experience.

• Location: Sint-Stevens-Woluwe (Brussels Area)

• Start date: January 2027.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Analyse training requirements, target audiences and learning objectives.

• Design training solutions for classroom, virtual, blended and self-paced learning environments.

• Apply instructional design methodologies and learning principles to create effective learning experiences.

• Develop training materials including lesson plans, learner guides, instructor guides, presentations, practical exercises and assessments.

• Create storyboards and content specifications for digital learning and multimedia assets.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to transform complex technical content into effective learning materials.

• Develop and maintain assessments, knowledge checks and evaluation tools.

• Contribute to the review, validation and continuous improvement of training programmes.

• Support pilot sessions, training evaluations and learner feedback activities.

• Ensure training materials comply with quality standards and project requirements.

• Where appropriate and based on skills and experience, support the delivery of instructor-led training sessions.

Skills and Experience

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Aerospace or another technical discipline, combined with demonstrated interest or experience in training, education or knowledge transfer.

• 2 to 6 years of experience in training design, learning development or instructional design.

• Experience designing and developing technical training materials for professional audiences.

• Good knowledge of Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies and/or equivalent pedagogical frameworks.

• Understanding of adult learning principles, learning theories and learner-centred design approaches.

• Experience developing classroom, virtual and blended learning solutions.

• Ability to structure complex technical information into clear and engaging learning experiences.

• Experience developing assessments, practical exercises and learner evaluation methods.

• Strong writing, presentation and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with subject matter experts, instructors and project managers.

• Professional working proficiency in English.

Our Offer

• Working within an exceptional sector with Staff located in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands

• A professional and modern working environment with motivated Administrative Staff, Engineers, Astronaut Training Instructors and Scientists coming from all different horizons and countries with a common passion for space and their own expertise

• A full-time position with an indefinite contract of employment

• A competitive remuneration package and good working conditions

• Working from home in part can be a possibility

• An individualised training and development programmes.