Space Operations Training Engineer III — Simulators & Support

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a training lead to design, develop, and execute comprehensive training for ops controllers and engineers supporting the In-Space System program. You will conduct lessons, hands-on events, and on-site rehearsals, while coordinating with flight vehicle systems engineers and payload customers.

You will run simulators and training assets, define future training needs, and validate operator proficiency, maintaining training records and enabling mission success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S in engineering, education, or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience developing and executing training for mission support operators and engineers in space oriented, military, or government environment.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills to lead technical training and debriefs.
• Experience writing training course materials (lesson objectives and plans, evaluation criteria, hands-on training activities).
• Ability to travel to support training activities as needed; typically <10 per year.
• Ability to support varied workday hours; training may be off hours or shifts to accommodate time zones.
• On-call support may be required.
• Self-starter with strong coordination skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proven ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and build relationships.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute training for the ops controllers, engineering support, AI&T, launch services operators, and payload customers for all vehicles within the In-Space System program.
• Training modalities will include lessons, hands-on events, and on-site rehearsals.
• Lead specific training areas or initiatives and take direction from senior staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure training is relevant and supports mission success.
• Run the simulator and training assets for hands-on practice and rehearsals.
• Define requirements and support development of future training simulators and assets.
• Evaluate console operator proficiency and currency; develop ad hoc training as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of operator training completion.

Skills

Training Course Material Writing

Simulator Operation

Training Evaluation

Hands-On Training Activities

Requirements Definition

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or education

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a training lead to design, develop, and execute comprehensive training for ops controllers and engineers supporting the In-Space System program. You will conduct lessons, hands-on events, and on-site rehearsals, while coordinating with flight vehicle systems engineers and payload customers.

You will run simulators and training assets, define future training needs, and validate operator proficiency, maintaining training records and enabling mission success.