Actalent
Overview
Job Description Our client is seeking a multi-faceted Instructor/Technical Writer to join a high performing team. Successful candidates will fulfill customer training requirements for electronic systems, sensors, and radars and develop engineering documentation for advanced military systems. Radars include TPS/78, TPS/80, F-22, F-35, F-16, and B-1B. Responsibilities
Develops/updates training curriculum in accordance with Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training and military training standards:
Training Program Plan Job Task Analysis Curriculum Outline of Instruction Test Package Lesson Plans Trainee Guides Job Aids Conducts In-Process Reviews Develops Trainee and Training Course Completion Data
Becomes proficient with system operation and maintenance tasks Conducts classroom and hands-on training for customer operators and maintainers Travels as necessary (up to 25%) to support and conduct training activities Interfaces effectively with program and customer personnel to accomplish training tasks Supports Integration & Test tasks at the assembly and system level Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts Conducts quality review of materials Publishes materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML) Collaborates with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats Performs Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents Researches and compiles information from program documents and engineering sources to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of engineering technical writing Performs other duties as assigned Writes, rewrites and/or edits engineering documents such as technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents (TRDs), user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications for clear communication to diverse audiences Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline or related field Or Military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology-based sensors/systems Minimum of 3 years’ experience with maintenance and/or operation of electronic systems, sensors, and radars Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MIL-PRF-29612 Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training or equivalent military specification Experience as an electronic systems, sensors, or radar crew chief or maintenance chief, or operator team leader Growing knowledge and experience with TPS/78 systems, sensors, and radar Experience assisting in curriculum development including training program plans, job task analysis, curriculum outline of instruction, test packages, lesson plans, trainee guides, and job aids Able and willing to perform physically demanding hands-on training tasks in extreme environmental conditions Able and willing to travel to domestic and international sites for training tasks Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work effectively individually and in a team-oriented IPT environment Excellent attention to detail Self-starter and engaged team member Preferred Qualifications
Experience as NEC Master Trainer Specialist Experience as a certified Naval Instructor US military training development and instructor experience SCORM courseware development and courseware media development (graphics/audio/HTML5) Completion of military curriculum developer courses or equivalent industry-recognized instructor program Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an instructor of military electronic systems Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to plan terms. Available benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, 401(k) and other programs. Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Elkridge, MD. Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025. About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help organizations advance engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts. The company is an equal opportunity employer. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for options. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract
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Job Description Our client is seeking a multi-faceted Instructor/Technical Writer to join a high performing team. Successful candidates will fulfill customer training requirements for electronic systems, sensors, and radars and develop engineering documentation for advanced military systems. Radars include TPS/78, TPS/80, F-22, F-35, F-16, and B-1B. Responsibilities
Develops/updates training curriculum in accordance with Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training and military training standards:
Training Program Plan Job Task Analysis Curriculum Outline of Instruction Test Package Lesson Plans Trainee Guides Job Aids Conducts In-Process Reviews Develops Trainee and Training Course Completion Data
Becomes proficient with system operation and maintenance tasks Conducts classroom and hands-on training for customer operators and maintainers Travels as necessary (up to 25%) to support and conduct training activities Interfaces effectively with program and customer personnel to accomplish training tasks Supports Integration & Test tasks at the assembly and system level Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts Conducts quality review of materials Publishes materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML) Collaborates with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats Performs Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents Researches and compiles information from program documents and engineering sources to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of engineering technical writing Performs other duties as assigned Writes, rewrites and/or edits engineering documents such as technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents (TRDs), user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications for clear communication to diverse audiences Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline or related field Or Military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology-based sensors/systems Minimum of 3 years’ experience with maintenance and/or operation of electronic systems, sensors, and radars Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MIL-PRF-29612 Instructional Systems Design/Systems Approach to Training or equivalent military specification Experience as an electronic systems, sensors, or radar crew chief or maintenance chief, or operator team leader Growing knowledge and experience with TPS/78 systems, sensors, and radar Experience assisting in curriculum development including training program plans, job task analysis, curriculum outline of instruction, test packages, lesson plans, trainee guides, and job aids Able and willing to perform physically demanding hands-on training tasks in extreme environmental conditions Able and willing to travel to domestic and international sites for training tasks Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work effectively individually and in a team-oriented IPT environment Excellent attention to detail Self-starter and engaged team member Preferred Qualifications
Experience as NEC Master Trainer Specialist Experience as a certified Naval Instructor US military training development and instructor experience SCORM courseware development and courseware media development (graphics/audio/HTML5) Completion of military curriculum developer courses or equivalent industry-recognized instructor program Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an instructor of military electronic systems Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to plan terms. Available benefits may include Medical, Dental & Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, 401(k) and other programs. Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Elkridge, MD. Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2025. About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help organizations advance engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts. The company is an equal opportunity employer. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for options. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Contract
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