Engineering Technician VI

SAIC•San Diego, CA

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly qualified Engineering Technician VI – Lead Trainer to support the Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) effort. The Lead Trainer will serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) responsible for developing, managing, and executing comprehensive training programs that ensure personnel are proficient in the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of mission-critical systems. This individual will work closely with government customers, program leadership, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver world-class training solutions aligned with MESR program objectives and mission readiness requirements.

Requirements

Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) responsible for developing, managing, and executing comprehensive training programs that ensure personnel are proficient in the operation, maintenance, and sustainment of mission-critical systems.
Work closely with government customers, program leadership, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver world-class training solutions aligned with MESR program objectives and mission readiness requirements.
Develop and maintain Training Plans, Training Management Plans (TMPs), Lesson Plans, Training Support Packages (TSPs), and associated training documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
Support system fielding activities, including new equipment training (NET) and new equipment fielding (NEF) events at CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.
Collaborate with systems engineers, logisticians, and program managers to ensure training materials accurately reflect current system configurations, technical manuals, and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all training development and delivery activities in support of the MESR program, ensuring alignment with program milestones, contractual requirements, and government customer expectations.
Design, develop, and implement instructor-led training (ILT), and blended learning solutions for complex mission-essential systems, subsystems, and associated MESR equipment.
Serve as the primary POC for all training-related activities between SAIC, government stakeholders, and subcontractor teams, providing regular status updates and briefings to program leadership.
Develop and maintain Training Plans, Training Management Plans (TMPs), Lesson Plans, Training Support Packages (TSPs), and associated training documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
Coordinate and schedule training events, exercises, and evaluations, ensuring all logistics, facilities, equipment, and personnel are properly resourced and prepared.
Mentor and supervise junior trainers, instructional designers, and training support staff, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
Evaluate training effectiveness through assessments, after-action reviews (AARs), and feedback mechanisms; continuously improve training programs based on findings.
Ensure compliance with all applicable government regulations, safety requirements, and program-specific training standards.
Support system fielding activities, including new equipment training (NET) and new equipment fielding (NEF) events at CONUS and OCONUS locations as required.
Collaborate with systems engineers, logisticians, and program managers to ensure training materials accurately reflect current system configurations, technical manuals, and operational procedures.
Maintain training records and metrics, providing regular reporting to program management and government customers on training completion rates, readiness levels, and identified deficiencies.