Defense Tech Training Specialist

Socket.dev; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TRISTAR seeks a skilled Training Specialist to develop and deliver technical training curricula and hands-on events for military and government personnel at the Gov Site in Crane, IN. You will translate complex concepts into instructional content for classroom, lab, and field environments, ensuring operators are fully prepared.

The role requires 7+ years in technical instruction or instructional design, DoD experience, and the ability to travel up to 50%. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Instructional Systems Design, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience supporting technical instruction or instructional design.
• Experience as a military instructor or DoD training program developer preferred.
• Experience developing curricula, lesson plans, and instructional materials for complex systems.
• Hands-on technical experience with defense systems or related technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences in classroom and field environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for training events and fielding activities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Secret clearance; FAA Class III medical clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical training curricula and instructional materials.
• Design and produce training products (ILT, CBT, simulators, interactive courseware).
• Deliver technical instruction to military, government, and contractor personnel.
• Translate engineering information into structured lessons and student guides.
• Conduct hands-on training events and practical exercises.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and update materials accordingly.
• Support system fielding upgrades by integrating updated information into curricula.
• Create and maintain training assessments and evaluation metrics.
• Document training activities and curriculum updates per DoD and contract standards.
• Coordinate with government engineers and training teams to align materials with current configurations.

Skills

Training delivery

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Technical instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education/ISD/Engineering Tech

Job description

TRISTAR seeks a skilled Training Specialist to develop and deliver technical training curricula and hands-on events for military and government personnel at the Gov Site in Crane, IN. You will translate complex concepts into instructional content for classroom, lab, and field environments, ensuring operators are fully prepared.

The role requires 7+ years in technical instruction or instructional design, DoD experience, and the ability to travel up to 50%. A U.S.