Senior Technical Training Professional

Saab AB; United States; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Disability coverage

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a skilled professional to create and maintain high-quality training materials and related technical documentation. The role supports operators and maintainers of complex hardware and software systems and requires translating technical data into clear materials for diverse audiences.

Remote or on-site work is possible, with travel up to 25% domestically and internationally. A US citizen with secret clearance eligibility is preferred, and the position emphasizes collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with five+ years of related experience, or higher.
• Master's with three+ years; PhD with no experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain training materials such as instructor guides, student workbooks, job aids, and reference materials that complement technical documentation.
• Partner with Saab SMEs to gather information, validate accuracy, and ensure alignment between documentation and training deliverables.
• Translate complex technical data into clear, accessible language suitable for diverse audiences, including users with varying technical backgrounds.
• Maintain and update documentation and training products to reflect system changes, upgrades, and best practices.
• Support validation and verification activities by participating in course reviews, technical demonstrations, and usability assessments.
• Recommend and implement improvements to content development workflows, templates, and tools to enhance quality and consistency.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Saab and customer quality standards, following approved configuration management and version control processes.
• Coordinate across engineering, training, and logistics teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant deliverables.

Skills

Technical Writing

Instructional Design

Training Development

Collaboration & Communication

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years of related experience

Master's degree + 3 years of related experience

PhD with no experience

Equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

Adobe products

MadCap Flare

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

This position plays a key role in creating and maintaining high-quality training materials and supporting related technical documentation initiatives to ensure that professionals can effectively operate and maintain systems. The ideal candidate will have experience developing both documentation and instructional materials for complex hardware and software systems within a structured, fast-paced environment.

This position may be performed remotely or on-site at a Saab, Inc. office location.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain training materials such as instructor guides, student workbooks, job aids, and reference materials that complement technical documentation.
• Partner with Saab subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information, validate accuracy, and ensure alignment between documentation and training deliverables.
• Translate complex technical data into clear, accessible language suitable for diverse audiences, including users with varying technical backgrounds.
• Maintain and update documentation and training products to reflect system changes, upgrades, and best practices.
• Support validation and verification activities by participating in course reviews, technical demonstrations, and usability assessments.
• Recommend and implement improvements to content development workflows, templates, and tools to enhance quality and consistency.
• Ensure all deliverables meet Saab and customer quality standards, following approved configuration management and version control processes.
• Coordinate across engineering, training, and logistics teams to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant deliverables.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally to support customer training, program reviews, business development activities, and internal meetings.

Security Clearance

Must have or have the ability to attain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.

Salary Range

$80,900 - $101,100

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) plus years of related experience, a Master's degree and three (3) years of related experience, PhD with no experience; or equivalent work experience.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Technical Writing & Instructional Design - Ability to develop both documentation and training content that clearly explains complex systems.
• Training Development - Experience creating instructor-led and self-paced learning materials, including guides, presentations, and exercises.
• Tools & Systems Proficiency - Skilled in MS Office, Adobe products, MadCap Flare, and content management systems; familiarity with learning platforms such as Confluence or SharePoint.
• Collaboration & Communication - Works effectively with cross-functional teams of engineers, SMEs, and training personnel.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills - Able to identify content or training gaps, troubleshoot issues, and improve instructional effectiveness.
• Adaptability - Adjusts quickly to evolving project requirements, system updates, and stakeholder needs.
• Quality & Attention to Detail - Ensures all materials meet Saab and FAA standards for accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Familiarity with FAA, Aerospace, or DoD programs preferred but not required.

Citizenship Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
• Wellness and employee assistance resources
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as internation