Remote SATCOM Training Architect

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC; Colorado; Remote; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC seeks a Technical Course Developer (Remote) to design and develop technical training programs for SATCOM and military systems, creating curricula, student and instructor materials, and assessments aligned with NATO standards. You will collaborate with engineering, logistics, and customer teams to analyze needs and deliver sustained training solutions.

The role emphasizes ISD and NSAT methodologies, SCORM-based eLearning content, and performance-based assessments.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant field (Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Technical Education, Engineering, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Military Training Development, or related).
• Minimum 8 years of experience developing technical training programs.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, SATCOM, IT, or military programs.
• Experience creating instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training solutions.
• Ability to work with engineers, SMEs, and military stakeholders.
• Experience developing technical documentation, assessments, certification programs, and LMS content.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Training Needs Analysis (TNA) activities and identify training requirements.
• Develop learning objectives, curricula, instructional materials, and assessment strategies aligned with customer and program requirements.
• Apply Instructional Systems Design (ISD) principles and NATO Systems Approach to Training (NSAT) methodologies throughout the training lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain technical training programs covering SATCOM systems, Fly-Away terminal operations, maintenance procedures, cybersecurity fundamentals, and system administration.
• Create comprehensive training products including Student Guides, Instructor Guides, Master Lesson Plans, Course Syllabi, Technical Presentations, Laboratory Exercises, Job Aids, and Certification Packages.
• Design and develop SCORM-compliant eLearning content, multimedia instruction, simulations, microlearning modules, and online assessments.
• Develop performance-based assessments, certification programs, examinations, practical evaluations, and troubleshooting exercises.
• Create and maintain Course Control Documents (CCD II and CCD III) supporting training strategies, delivery methods, learning objectives, and assessment criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering and logistics teams to integrate technical manuals, maintenance documentation, operational procedures, and system updates into training materials.
• Conduct training material reviews, validation activities, customer reviews, pilot course assessments, and quality assurance efforts.
• Support Train-the-Trainer programs, instructor certification events, and formal training handover activities.
• Ensure training products remain synchronized with approved system baselines, technical publications, and engineering changes.
• Participate in Training Needs Analysis (TNA) activities and Training Needs Analysis Working Groups (TNAWG).
• Develop Enabling Learning Objectives (ELOs) and associated instructional content.
• Establish learning paths, course structures, assessments, certification requirements, and training evaluation criteria.
• Validate training content through instructor reviews, student feedback, pilot courses, and SME evaluations.

Skills

Instructional design

ISD principles

NSAT methodologies

ELearning development

Curriculum development

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Instructional Design or related field

Tools

SCORM content

Courseware authoring tools

LMS content management

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC seeks a Technical Course Developer (Remote) to design and develop technical training programs for SATCOM and military systems, creating curricula, student and instructor materials, and assessments aligned with NATO standards. You will collaborate with engineering, logistics, and customer teams to analyze needs and deliver sustained training solutions.

The role emphasizes ISD and NSAT methodologies, SCORM-based eLearning content, and performance-based assessments.