Learning Engineer / Instructional Designer – Defense Training (Draper, UT)

Education Services LLC • Draper, UT

40d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Learning Engineer / Instructional Designer with a passion for changing lives through training and education by designing and building innovative training and certification programs.

Learning Engineers are the Jedis of Instructional Designers – working at the intersection of instructional design, learning science, user interface design, assessment strategy, media development, and technology integration.

You will be working on exciting projects that teach military, law enforcement, and industry professionals how to operate state of the art technology including drones, robots, and aircraft mounted camera systems. You’ll love coming to work!

Requirements

• Passionate about the practical application of learning science and the importance of integrating inspiration into the learning design.
• Solid instructional design skills.
• Solid assessment design skills.
• UI/UX design skills.
• Attention to details.
• Good communications skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and media development tools like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition, Acrobat), CorelDRAW Graphics Suite (CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT), Audacity, DaVinci Resolve, or Camtasia.
• Project Management experience.
• Advanced Degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Learning Experience Design, Curriculum & Instruction, or similar; or undergrad degree plus equivalent work experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Able to work in-person in our Draper, UT office.

Nice To Haves

• xAPI/SCORM mastery.
• Experience incorporating simulations and pseudo simulations.
• Experienced with LMS administration.
• FAA 107 certification.

Responsibilities

• Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to document requirements.
• Create instructional design for online and instructor-led learning experiences.
• Define assessment strategies and create computer based and instructor scored assessments.
• Specify online and classroom UX standards.
• Direct the work of media developers, technical writers, and voice over talent, and directly participate in those activities where appropriate.
• Oversee and conduct QA to ensure deliverables meet expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with market rates and expertise (Range: $70K-$90K).
• 15 days PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• 10% Flex Benefit on every paycheck for health premiums, 401(k), or debt payoff – no traditional plans, more take-home pay.
• Incentive bonus for overtime hours, even for salaried roles.
• Flexible scheduling: Core hours 9am–3pm, with adjustable start/end times to accommodate life—bank extra hours for shorter days without using PTO.
• Company break room stocked with free drinks and snacks.
• Opportunity to cross-train to Senior Learning Engineer; 1-2 year promotion track.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level