In-Space Systems Operations Training Engineer – Level III

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a training lead to design, develop, and execute comprehensive training for ops controllers and engineers supporting the In-Space System program. You will conduct lessons, hands-on events, and on-site rehearsals, while coordinating with flight vehicle systems engineers and payload customers.

You will run simulators and training assets, define future training needs, and validate operator proficiency, maintaining training records and enabling mission success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S in engineering, education, or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience developing and executing training for mission support operators and engineers in space oriented, military, or government environment.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills to lead technical training and debriefs.
• Experience writing training course materials (lesson objectives and plans, evaluation criteria, hands-on training activities).
• Ability to travel to support training activities as needed; typically <10 per year.
• Ability to support varied workday hours; training may be off hours or shifts to accommodate time zones.
• On-call support may be required.
• Self-starter with strong coordination skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and build relationships.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute training for the ops controllers, engineering support, AI&T, launch services operators, and payload customers for all vehicles within the In-Space System program.
• Training modalities will include lessons, hands-on events, and on-site rehearsals.
• Lead specific training areas or initiatives and take direction from senior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure training is relevant and supports mission success.
• Run the simulator and training assets for hands-on practice and rehearsals.
• Define requirements and support development of future training simulators and assets.
• Evaluate console operator proficiency and currency; develop ad hoc training as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of operator training completion.

Skills

Training Course Material Writing

Simulator Operation

Training Evaluation

Hands-On Training Activities

Requirements Definition

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or education

Job description

• Design, develop, and execute training for the ops controllers, engineering support, AI&T, launch services operators, and payload customers for all vehicles within the In-Space System program.
• Training modalities will include lessons, hands-on events, and on-site rehearsals.
• Lead specific training areas or initiatives and take direction from senior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers representing flight vehicle systems, ground software, flight control operators, and payload customers when developing training to ensure it is relevant and supports successful mission support.
• Run the simulator and training assets as needed for hands-on, practice, and rehearsal events.
• Define requirements and support development of future training simulators, interfaces, and other training assets.
• Evaluate console operator proficiency and currency for mission support; develop ad hoc and contingency training as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of operator training completion.

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S in engineering, education, or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in developing and executing training for mission support operators and engineers in a space oriented, military, or government environment
• Strong facilitation and communication skills to lead technical training and debriefs
• Experience writing training course materials (lesson objective and plans, evaluation criteria, hands-on training activities)
• Ability to travel to support training activities as needed. Typically, <10 per year but frequency will fluctuate depending on phase of mission or concurrent missions.
• Ability to support varied workday hours. Training may be required off hours or in shifts to accommodate time zones and work schedules.
• On-call support may also be required
• Self-starter with strong coordination skills that is comfortable working programs with varying training needs.
• Must be able to initiate, track, manage and prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks and jobs
• A consistent track record of working optimally with a multi-disciplinary team, and building strong working relationships within the organization and across multiple groups
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Hard Skills

• Training Course Material Writing
• Simulator Operation
• Training Evaluation
• Hands-On Training Activities
• Requirements Definition

Soft Skills

• Strong Coordination Skills
• Self-Starter
• Relationship Building
• Trust Earning
• Cultural Inclusion Contribution