Technical Instructor/Course Developer

Synectic Solutions Inc•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The Technical Instructor/Course Developer is primarily responsible for curriculum revision and maintenance. Technical curriculum may involve electronics, welding, or more highly technical areas such as radio and electronics repair or operation of weapons systems. This instructor uses a computer to organize and draft a curriculum that breaks a complex subject into blocks or units of instruction What Your Experience Working for Us Will Be Like Ask any of our employees and they will tell you SSI is a great place to work with an upbeat and positive culture. We take pride in our work to continuously improve on our performance in a manner that enhances the mission of the agencies we serve while expanding opportunities for our employees and our company. About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI) Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics. Ready to apply? If this job sounds like a fit for you, then click on the ‘apply’ button below. Good luck!

Requirements

High School Diploma and US Citizen
Must have and Active DoD Clearance
Experience in technical instruction or curriculum development, preferably in areas such as electronics, welding, radio/electronics repair, or weapons systems.
Proficiency with computer‑based curriculum development tools, including the ability to create graphics and structured instructional materials.
Strong understanding of instructional design principles, including breaking down complex subjects into teachable units.
Ability to teach in multiple formats, including instructor‑led, computer‑based, and simulator‑based environments.
Knowledge of assessment development, including test item creation, analysis, and revision.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Ability to maintain a professional, disciplined, and engaging classroom environment.
Creative problem‑solving skills for developing alternative teaching methods and scenarios.
Attention to detail and commitment to curriculum accuracy and instructional quality.

Responsibilities

Revise and maintain technical curriculum across subject areas such as electronics, welding, radio/electronics repair, and weapons systems operation.
Organize and develop course content by breaking complex topics into structured blocks or units of instruction.
Create and integrate graphics and visual materials into curriculum using computer‑based tools.
Develop multiple course formats, including instructor‑led, computer‑based, simulator‑based, interactive, and non‑interactive training.
Teach short technical courses to maintain instructional proficiency and evaluate new teaching methods.
Incorporate new curriculum content by developing clarifications, examples, and application‑based explanations.
Maintain professional classroom techniques that support discipline, engagement, and effective learning.
Develop alternative teaching strategies and scenarios to sustain student motivation and interest.
Serve as testing officer, conducting test analysis and developing or revising test items as needed.
Collaborate with training teams to ensure curriculum accuracy, relevance, and alignment with instructional standards.