Technical Trainer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin UK Space seeks an experienced Training Designer to develop and deliver training solutions for Defence customers and internal teams. You will design engaging material, coordinate with SMEs, and ensure Defence standards compliance (JSP 822) while supporting a broader training strategy.

Join a team delivering mission‑critical programs and help build workforce capability through effective instructional design in a secure, high‑tech environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Training design for Engineering/Defence or similar environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in front of groups.
• Strong organisational abilities and ability to balance priorities.
• Proactive, flexible and motivated approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience aligning training with JSP 822 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging training material to Defence Standards.
• Review training documentation per company and Defence quality standards.
• Interview SMEs and stakeholders to capture training requirements.
• Support operational training delivery outputs and wider team goals.

Skills

Training design

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

JSP 822

Proactive attitude

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Standard Job Description

Plans, develops, and implements technical product training programs for customers, and/or employees, and field support personnel. Technical training may include standard, repeatable modules, customized and new product modules. Obtains information from customer and technical organizations, engineering, software and product requirements to prepare training programs; prepares lesson plans and training materials; designs product demonstrations; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids. Conducts training sessions, product demonstrations, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. May utilize trainers with technical expertise. May administer tests. Continuously revises lesson plans to ensure course material reflect product features, meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date. May include military trainers.

Plans, develops, and implements technical product training programs for customers, and/or employees, and field support personnel. Technical training may include standard, repeatable modules, customized and new product modules. Obtains information from customer and technical organizations, engineering, software and product requirements to prepare training programs; prepares lesson plans and training materials; designs product demonstrations; develops course content; determines methodology; and coordinates the development of training aids. Conducts training sessions, product demonstrations, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities. May utilize trainers with technical expertise. May administer tests. Continuously revises lesson plans to ensure course material reflect product features, meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date. May include military trainers.

About The Role

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high-performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high-skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long-term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission-critical technology, develop cutting‑edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation.

The Role

LMUK Space are seeking an experienced Training Designer to develop and deliver impactful training solutions. This is an opportunity to shape the skills & knowledge of our workforce - we are looking for an enthusiastic team member who can bring fresh ideas to training design and delivery.

The individual selected for this role will be responsible for:

• Design & deliver engaging training material to Defence Standards
• Conduct reviews of training documentation in accordance with company and Defence quality standards
• Conduct structured interviews with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to capture training requirements
• Support operational training delivery outputs and wider training team goals.

Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience

• Training Design experience in Engineering, Defence, Armed Forces or a similar environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills — confident in front of a room
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to balance priorities
• A proactive, flexible and motivated approach
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Experience in training design and delivery in accordance with JSP 822

Desired Skills

• Space experience
• Hands‑on engineering background
• Training Needs Analysis experience
• Knowledge of Defence instructional standards