Remote Technical Course Developer (Secret Clearance)

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

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Technical Course Developer (Remote) to design and deliver technical training for SATCOM and military systems. You will create curricula, student guides, instructor guides, and assessments, ensuring compliance with NATO training standards and collaborating with engineering, logistics, and customer teams.

The role requires ISD/NSAT expertise, experience with SCORM-based content, and the ability to produce certification packages and performance-based

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience developing technical training programs.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, SATCOM, IT, or military programs.
• Experience performing curriculum development, instructional systems design, and adult learning program development.
• Experience developing instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced training solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with engineers, technical 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 through Target Audience Analysis, Task Analysis, Performance Gap Analysis, and DIF Analysis.
• 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.

Education

Assoc. degree in Instructional Design / related field

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking a Technical Course Developer (Remote) to design and deliver technical training for SATCOM and military systems. You will create curricula, student guides, instructor guides, and assessments, ensuring compliance with NATO training standards and collaborating with engineering, logistics, and customer teams.

The role requires ISD/NSAT expertise, experience with SCORM-based content, and the ability to produce certification packages and performance-based