Technical Course Developer - REMOTE

Fairwinds Technologies; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is hiring a Technical Course Developer to design and deliver technical training for SATCOM and military systems. You will create curricula, ISD-based materials, eLearning content, and assessments while aligning with NATO standards.

The role works with engineering, logistics, and customer teams to ensure training stays synchronized with baselines, and supports Train-the-Trainer activities and course validation. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in instructional design, educational tech, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years creating technical training programs for defense/aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Develop objectives, curricula, materials, and assessments aligned with requirements.
• Create SCORM-compliant eLearning content and performance-based assessments.
• Design training programs for SATCOM, military systems, and cybersecurity basics.
• Collaborate with engineering and logistics to integrate manuals into training.
• Validate content through SME reviews, pilot courses, and QA activities.

Skills

Technical training development

ISD/ADDIE

Adult learning

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & LMS content

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

SCORM

eLearning authoring

Job description

Title: Technical Course Developer (Remote)

Location: This position is open to candidates residing in locations where Fairwinds Technologies is currently registered to employ. Current eligible locations include the DMV area, FL, GA, SC, NC, NY, CO, and TX. Eligible locations are subject to change based on business needs and employment registration requirements.

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance required at time of employment

Compensation Range: $74,218 - $104,218 annually (dependent upon experience)

Travel Requirement: N/A

Position Summary

The Technical Course Developer designs and develops technical training programs for SATCOM and military systems, supporting operators, maintainers, engineers, instructors, and logistics personnel. This role creates curriculum, instructional materials, eLearning content, and assessments while ensuring compliance with NATO training standards. The position works closely with engineering, logistics, and customer teams to perform training needs analysis, develop courseware, integrate technical documentation, and support the delivery and sustainment of training programs. Supervisory position: Y ☐ N ☒

Key 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.

Required Qualifications Education

• Associate’s degree in one of the following disciplines: Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Technical Education, Engineering, Information Systems, Telecommunications, Military Training Development, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience developing technical training programs.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, telecommunications, 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 subject matter experts, and military stakeholders.
• Experience developing technical documentation, assessments, certification programs, and learning management system content.

Compensation - Salary

At Fairwinds, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience. Additional incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time, exempt position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the US.

AAP/EEO Statement

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity