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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Technical Training Developer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Poway, CA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $69K - $116K

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ November 20th, 2025

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is hiring a Technical Training Developer. This role involves developing and coordinating training curricula and programs for employees, maintainers, or customers, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and regulations. The position requires independently planning course content, coordinating training aids, and evaluating training effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Develop and coordinate training curricula and conduct training sessions.
  • Create training schedules, content, and aids in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Develop and administer exams; update lesson plans to reflect new requirements.
  • Maintain certification records for trained personnel.
  • Coordinate training programs with customers and contractors, standardizing manuals and logistics support.
  • Proficient in technical writing integration and computer skills.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent plus six years of relevant training program experience.
  • Must obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance; US citizenship required.
  • Salary range between $68,770 and $116,193 annually.
  • Requires 0% to 25% travel and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Technical Training Developer Full Description

Technical Training Developer

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Poway
California

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.

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.

JOB 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.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or as required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications
  • Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in a related field and six or more years experience designing, developing and administering training programs.
  • Must have a complete understanding of division/subsidiary/affiliate product(s) and responsibilities and be able to understand and integrate technical writing source material into a training curriculum.
  • Must possess the ability to provide leadership; 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
    • strong verbal and written communication and presentations skills to accurately train and report findings to a variety of audiences
    • strong 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
    • excellent 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 Secret Clearance required. 

Job Category
Product Support
Experience Level
Mid-Level (3-7 years)
Workstyle
Hybrid
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time Salary
Pay Range Low
68,770
Pay Range High
116,193
Travel Percentage Required
0% - 25%
Relocation Assistance Provided?
No
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Clearance Required?
Desired
Clearance Level
Secret