Senior USV Operations Trainer & Field Instructor

Blue Ops Inc; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ops Inc is seeking a Senior USV Operations Trainer to deliver classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction on unmanned surface vessels, autonomy, mission planning, and safety.

You will assess trainee proficiency, mentor junior instructors, and ensure compliance with ISD methodologies, safety standards, and government training requirements across domestic and international sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education, Instructional Design, Aerospace/Systems Engineering, Military Science, or a related field.
• Experience delivering technical or operational training in defense, maritime, or unmanned systems contexts.
• Familiarity with Instructional Systems Design (ISD) methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, or equivalent).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction on USV operations and safety.
• Lead scenario-based training exercises and adapt scenarios based on trainee performance.
• Evaluate trainees against proficiency standards and document qualifications.
• Mentor junior instructors and provide corrective feedback to ensure instructional quality.
• Coordinate training activities at government and customer sites and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Scenario-based training

Safety procedures

ISD methodologies

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Education/ISD/Military fields

Tools

Navy e-learning

FLTMPS

ATRRS

Job description

Blue Ops Inc is seeking a Senior USV Operations Trainer to deliver classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction on unmanned surface vessels, autonomy, mission planning, and safety.

You will assess trainee proficiency, mentor junior instructors, and ensure compliance with ISD methodologies, safety standards, and government training requirements across domestic and international sites.