Senior Learning Experience Developer

Skydio•San Mateo, CA

6d•$123,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Skydio Training is transforming how pilots and technicians learn. As our programs continue to evolve beyond traditional classroom instruction into immersive, simulation-driven learning experiences, we're seeking a Senior Learning Experience Developer to help design the future of sUAS training for critical industry. This role combines learning experience design, instructional media production, and continuous innovation using emerging tools and technologies. You'll translate complex technical concepts into engaging educational experiences while exploring new ways to leverage AI, Skydio Paraverse, augmented reality, and simulation to improve trainee performance in the field. Working closely with instructors, curriculum developers, software engineers, simulation developers, and subject matter experts, you'll help shape the future of Skydio's pilot and technician training ecosystem.

Requirements

BA/BS in Educational Technology, Digital Media, Media Production, Instructional Design, Communications, or equivalent experience.
7+ years producing educational, instructional, or technical learning content.
Expertise in instructional video production, motion graphics, animation, and multimedia storytelling.
Experience creating learning content for complex technical products or specialized subject matter.
Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality instructional media.
Experience collaborating with engineers, instructional designers, and technical subject matter experts.
Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aviation, aerospace, robotics, defense, industrial equipment, autonomous systems, or other technically sophisticated products.
Experience developing immersive learning experiences using VR, AR, MR, simulation technologies, or interactive visualization platforms.
Familiarity with immersive learning platforms and simulator-based or scenario-based learning environments.
Experience with game engines or real-time visualization platforms such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
Familiarity with simulation technologies, digital twins, geospatial visualization, Cesium, 3D Tiles, or spatial data workflows.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted creative, instructional design, or production workflows.
Experience supporting aviation, aerospace, robotics, defense, industrial equipment, or similarly technical products.
Experience with immersive learning technologies including XR, simulation, or digital twins.
Experience leveraging AI-assisted creative workflows.
Knowledge of adult learning principles and performance-based training.
Experience creating scenario-based or simulator-based learning.

Responsibilities

Design and produce learner-centered experiences that improve knowledge transfer, skill development, and operational readiness.
Translate sophisticated technical systems into engaging learning experiences across classroom instruction, self-paced learning, simulation, and immersive training environments.
Lead production of instructional videos, motion graphics, animation, interactive content, and other multimedia learning assets.
Expand the integration of Skydio Paraverse throughout pilot and technician training while exploring new technologies including AI-assisted content creation, augmented reality, virtual reality, simulation, and interactive visualization.
Partner closely with instructors, engineers, simulation developers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts to create effective technical training.
Establish scalable production standards, templates, and workflows that improve quality and consistency across the Training organization.
Help define the roadmap for future learning technologies at Skydio.