What are the responsibilities and job description for the Training Developer position at General Atomics?
Job Summary
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Developer to support our Flight Operations Team in Palmdale, CA
Under general direction, this position is responsible for developing and coordinating curriculum and training programs for operational or functional employees, maintainers, or customers in accordance with technical specifications or learning requirements that include, but is not limited to engineering instructions, technical orders and procedures and military/government regulations. This role also plans, develops, and/or implements course content and coordinates the development of training aids, training curriculum, and associated learning materials, aids, or course evaluation metrics related to the program. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Qualifications
Salary range: 56,820 - 96,015
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Developer to support our Flight Operations Team in Palmdale, CA
Under general direction, this position is responsible for developing and coordinating curriculum and training programs for operational or functional employees, maintainers, or customers in accordance with technical specifications or learning requirements that include, but is not limited to engineering instructions, technical orders and procedures and military/government regulations. This role also plans, develops, and/or implements course content and coordinates the development of training aids, training curriculum, and associated learning materials, aids, or course evaluation metrics related to the program. This position involves the exercise of independent judgment and discretion about matters of significance.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops and coordinates curriculum; conducts training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.
- Develops training schedules; course content and coordinates the development of training aids; in coordination with internal customers, contractors, or vendors, develops in-house programs, learning aids, and activities to address developmental needs.
- Develops and administers student examinations; continuously revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
- Maintains certification records on trained personnel.
- Coordinates training programs with customer and/or contractor personnel; standardizes user training, technical manuals and other aspects of integrated logistics support.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Design, develop, and deploy immersive AR/VR training programs tailored to meet the specific learning objectives of various industries.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to translate traditional training materials into interactive AR/VR experiences.
- Utilize AR/VR modeling software including Unreal Engine, Unity, and PiXYZ Studio to create high-quality 3D models and environments.
- Test and refine AR/VR training simulations to ensure usability and effectiveness, making necessary adjustments based on feedback and testing results.
- Stay up to date with the latest AR/VR technologies and best practices to continuously improve and innovate training solutions.
- Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and stakeholders during the implementation and operational phases of AR/VR training programs.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Other duties as assigned or as required.
Job Qualifications
- Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in a related field and three or more years experience developing and administering training programs.
- Must have a basic technical understanding of division/subsidiary/affiliate product(s) and be able to understand and integrate technical writing source material into training curriculum.
- Must have a complete technical understanding of division/subsidiary/affiliate product(s) and be able to understand and integrate technical writing source material into training curriculum.
- Must possess the ability to schedule and coordinate multiple work phases, determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level, and have experience demonstrating a basic application of training practices, techniques, and standards.
- Must be customer focused and possess:
- The ability to develop solutions to a variety of non- routine problems
- Good verbal and written communication and presentations skills to accurately train and report findings to a variety of audiences
- Good interpersonal skills to influence and guide employees
- The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
- The ability, in some positions, to obtain a security clearance
- Good computer skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.
Salary range: 56,820 - 96,015
Salary : $56,820 - $96,015
