Senior Technical Curriculum Developer
About The Position
We are looking for a career-level Senior Technical Curriculum Developer to join our team and own the development of high-quality technical curricula for our safety-critical, industrial-grade certification programming. This role is ideal for an experienced curriculum developer with experience in defense, aerospace, or industrial OEM environments who is looking to expand into content strategy and program evaluation. This individual will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Field Services, Operations, Technical Writing and Multimedia teams to transform complex technical concepts into comprehensive curricula comprising both educational and skills-based objectives for field-based service providers, technical support teams, and technical stakeholders at customer sites. The ideal candidate is self-directed, thrives in fast-paced environments, and is passionate about developing educational experiences that equip trainees with technical skillsets for high-risk environments.
Requirements
- 3–6 years of experience (5+ preferred) in technical writing, particularly in safety-critical, industrial, or defense-focused environments.
- Demonstrated experience working with technical teams to convert PRDs, user stories, and technical specs into end-user documentation.
- Strong portfolio showcasing work in industrial or OEM settings with complex systems.
- Ability to author across multiple content types, including manuals, reference guides, white papers, 2D/3D visual content, and interactive training assets.
- Deep understanding of documentation control processes and content lifecycle management.
- Experience applying industrial regulations and standards including FAA, OSHA, NFPA, IEEE, ASCE, NIST, CJIS, and others to the design, development, and evaluation of technical curricula.
- Professional conduct and experience working with cross-functional stakeholders, including executives.
- Comfortable operating independently and owning end-to-end curriculum development projects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with XML/DITA, content management systems, and tools like MadCap Flare, FrameMaker, SolidWorks Composer, or similar.
Responsibilities
- Conduct domain-driven research, data analysis and program evaluation on an iterative & continual basis to assess program efficacy, skills gaps, and operational risk
- Design comprehensive technical curricula for field-based service providers, technical support teams, and technical stakeholders at customer sites related to the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of Skydio’s sUAS flight systems
- Collaborate closely with Product Design, Engineering, Reliability, Product Managers, Field Services, Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Operations, and industry-based subject matter experts (SMEs) to design educational and practical curricula that prepare field-based teams for safe, compliant, and efficient operations
- Collaborate closely with Training Operations and Technical Instructors to align curricula with business requirements
- Design and author skill evaluation rubrics & knowledge assessment
Benefits
- At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
