Instructional Systems Designer Internship

Accelint; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

HSA/FSA option

Life insurance

Job summary

Accelint is seeking an Instructional Systems Designer Intern to support development, analysis, and improvement of advanced training solutions. Ideal for a student or recent graduate in ISD, English, or related fields, with interest in applying writing and analytical skills to real-world training programs.

This internship will work across product and program teams, contributing to training science efforts, documentation, and content development.

Qualifications

• Experience in instructional design, content development, or training delivery.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, structured content.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of training requirements, learning objectives, and course structures.
• Assist in developing instructional content aligned with ISD principles.
• Contribute to technical writing, documentation, and training materials.
• Review and edit training content for clarity and accuracy.
• Participate in courseware analysis to improve training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with product teams on AI-enabled training tools.

Skills

Instructional design

Technical writing

Editing/writing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in progress in ISD/education/english

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Instructional Systems Designer Internship

Lyntrisis a defense technology company that connects sensing to action across the connected battlespace.Lyntrisbrings together the talents ofAccelintand Vitesse teams under one mission, with each contributing deepexpertisewithin their domain.Combining differentiated hardware,softwareand missionexpertise,Lyntrishelps customers sense threats,make sense of complex conditions and act with greater speed,precisionand confidence in contested environments.

Lyntris supports U.S. and allied defense organizations across every branch — including Navy, Army, Air Force, SpaceForceand allied partners — spanning strategic,operationaland tactical missions and every domain: Space, Air, Land, Sea and Cyber. With more than 200 active defense programs,Lyntrisworks at every level of the mission, from national command authority to the tactical edge.

Solutions are designed by operators who understand the mission, engineered for the conditions that degrade or defeat standard systems, and built on an open, modular architecture that integrates into existing programs without requiring them to start over.Lyntrismoves faster than the traditional defense cycle — with integrated design, build and test capabilities in-house — and delivers systems that sustain and endure long after initial fielding.

Lyntris is seeking a Instructional Systems Designer Intern to support the development, analysis, and continuous improvement of advanced training solutions. This role is ideal for a current student or recent graduate with a background in Technical Writing, Instructional Design, English or a related field who is interested in applying writing and analytical skills to real-world training programs.

This internship will work across both product and program teams, contributing to training science efforts, technical documentation, and instructional content development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support analysis of training requirements, learning objectives, and course structures.
• Assist in developing and refining instructional content aligned with instructional system design (ISD) principles.
• Contribute to technical writing efforts, including documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Review and edit training content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Participate in courseware analysis and evaluation activities to improve training effectiveness.
• Collaborate with product teams to support AI-enabled training tools and platforms.
• Assist in organizing and synthesizing data related to training performance and outcomes.
• Support proposal and program documentation as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in progress in instructional design, education, human factors, technical writing, English, communications, or a related discipline..
• Experience in instructional design, content development, training delivery, or an adjacent field.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, structured content.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) Security Clearance.

Preferred Skills (Not Required):

• Exposure to instructional design concepts (e.g., ADDIE or similar frameworks).
• Interest in training science, learning analytics, or educational technology.
• Curiosity about AI-enabled tools and modern learning platforms.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Active-dutymilitary experience or familiarity with military training is preferred.
• Experience supporting independent or academic research.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Clearance Requirements

Some positions will require access to U.S. National Security information.Positions that require this access will be required to receive and maintain a U.S. government personnel security clearance (PCL).In order to qualify for this position, the candidate must be a US Citizen and either currently possess this National Security eligibility or be able to complete the investigation application process with a favorable determination and maintain that eligibility throughout their employment. To learn more about the security clearance process please access this link.

EEOC & Know Your Rights

Accelint companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local law. We ensure that all employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. For more information about your rights, please review the "Know Your Rights" poster from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Know your Rights: English Spanish

Pay Scales & Benefits

The listed pay scale reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay scale for this position for the location for which it has been posted and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Other compensation considerations may include, but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other applicable factors.

Benefits include…

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Company Holidays
• Optional HSA and FSA
• Base and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance