Space Operations Trainer & Curriculum Architect

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Space Operations Trainer & Instructor to prepare the next generation of space operators for national security missions. You will deliver world-class instruction and hands-on learning across dispersed centers, shaping courseware and integrating emerging technologies to enhance operational readiness.

The role demands seasoned educators with strong communication skills, a TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to collaborate with operations, engineering, and mission leadership to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years w/o a degree or 10 years with AS/AA or 8 years with BS/BA or 6 years with MS/MA 4 years with PhD
• 1+ years of experience using flight safety, orbital analysis, or mission planning tools such as ASW, SuperCombo, STK, or similar visualization and threat assessment systems.
• 1+ year of formal instructor, trainer, or curriculum development experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with adjudicated Polygraph

Responsibilities

• Deliver formal classroom instruction, mission-focused workshops, and hands‑on training to personnel across all operational work centers.
• Develop and maintain engaging training materials, courseware, lesson plans, visual aids, and instructional documentation that support mission readiness and operational excellence.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on mission systems, workflows, data sources, system dependencies, and operational procedures.
• Train personnel on advanced space operations tools and applications, including Systems Tool Kit (STK) and other mission‑critical software platforms.
• Develop contingency procedures and operational workarounds that support mission continuity during system degradations or outages.
• Participate in training reviews, operational update briefings, strategic planning sessions, exercises, and mission‑focused demonstrations.
• Support system integration, testing, and capability development efforts by providing operational user feedback and training expertise.
• Identify and communicate training gaps, procedural deficiencies, system vulnerabilities, and operational risks that could impact mission success.
• Provide supplemental instruction, mentorship, and individualized training support to operators as mission needs evolve.
• Maintain advanced proficiency in operational systems and continuously adapt training programs to reflect emerging threats, technologies, and mission requirements.
• Collaborate closely with operations, intelligence, engineering, and mission protection teams to ensure training remains aligned with current operational realities and future mission objectives.
• Work full‑time on‑site at a government facility, with occasional travel (up to 15%) to support training, exercises, and mission requirements.

Skills

Flight training

Formal instruction

Technical communication

Clearance: TS/SCI

Tools

ASW

SuperCombo

STK

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Space Operations Trainer & Instructor to prepare the next generation of space operators for national security missions. You will deliver world-class instruction and hands-on learning across dispersed centers, shaping courseware and integrating emerging technologies to enhance operational readiness.

The role demands seasoned educators with strong communication skills, a TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to collaborate with operations, engineering, and mission leadership to