Trainer Developer

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD seeks a Trainer Developer to create and deliver formal training courses for ARV and related systems. The role involves analyzing training needs, coordinating materials, and acting as a subject matter expert on operations and maintenance of hardware/software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years related experience or with a degree in Unmanned Systems related sciences/curriculum
• Or an associate degree with 5+ years related experience
• High School/equivalent with 7+ years of related experience
• Certifications listed in qualifications section are required or preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and present formal training courses and materials
• Conduct training task analysis and ensure uniform training processes
• Coordinate editing, production, and delivery of training materials
• Evaluate training methods and recommend improvements
• Provide technical and operational SME support for hardware/software development and testing
• Deliver classroom or field training and track student progress
• Assist with preparing technical, cost, and schedule estimates and proposals
• Travel CONUS/OCONUS up to 50% as needed

Skills

UAS training

Subject Matter Expert

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years related experience

Associate degree with 5+ years related experience

High School/equivalent with 7+ years related experience

Airframe and Powerplant Certification

Aerosonde CC, FCC, or MT1 Certificate of Competency

Aerosonde Instructor Certificate of Competency

Army qualified Instructor Operator

NATOPS Instructor or Evaluator

FAA Certified Flight Instructor

Tools

PowerPoint

Photoshop

Job description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Land Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

Candidate will serve as a Trainer Developer in Hunt Valley, MD, with the potential to support UAS training and flight operations in both CONUS and OCONUS environments, as well as Land and Sea domain products. The primary platform supported will be the ARV system, but other systems and platforms may be included.

• Conduct course development; develop and present formal training courses and materials.
• Conduct training task analysis. Assure that uniform and efficient training and publications processes are applied on assigned programs.
• Coordinate editing, production, and delivery of training materials.
• Evaluate training methods and recommend changes/improvements to ensure efficient and effective qualifications of students.
• Perform as a Subject Matter Expert for operations and maintenance related issues. Provide technical and operational expertise for hardware and software development, testing, and utilization. Interface with engineering personnel to support product improvement.
• Serve as classroom, and/or field trainer, to conduct initial qualification, refresher, sustainment, and remedial training. Document and track student progress.
• Assist with preparation of technical, cost, and schedule estimates and proposals. Prepare plans for accomplishing training and documentation tasks. Read and interpret contracts and specifications and assist with determining detailed requirements.
• CONUS and OCONUS travel up to 50% of a year to conduct training, depending on program needs.
• Operational support of other Air, Ground, Surface, Weapons, or Electronic Warfare systems.
• Must be able to obtain a medical clearance to support OCONUS travel.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years related experience or with a degree in Unmanned Systems related sciences/curriculum - Or an associate degree with 5+ years related experience - Or High School/equivalent with 7+ years of related experience
• Must currently possess at least one of the following certifications:
  • Airframe and Powerplant Certification
  • Aerosonde CC, FCC, or MT1 Certificate of Competency
  • Aerosonde Instructor Certificate of Competency
  • Army qualified Instructor Operator
  • NATOPS Instructor or Evaluator
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor, or equivalent instructional experience

Preferred Position Requirements

• Aerosonde instructor certification
• Background in formal schoolhouse or DoD training environment.
• FAA licenses, including private pilot, A&P, or Part 107 certification
• Experience with multimedia development programs such as PowerPoint, Photoshop, etc.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Primary Location

US-Maryland-Hunt Valley

Job Field

Product Support

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Travel

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Worksite

Onsite

Job Posting

10/05/2026, 12:26:56 PM