Technical Trainer

Epirus•Torrance, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Epirus is seeking a Technical Trainer to develop and deliver high-quality training programs and technical documentation for our products and services. In this mid-level role, you will write operations and maintenance manuals, create engaging curriculum and learning content, and provide instructor-led training to customers. You will work closely with engineers, developers, and SMEs to ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with program and requirements. This position is ideal for someone with strong technical writing and training experience who enjoys translating complex material into practical, user-friendly learning resources.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience), with typically a minimum of 5 years of previous experience, including in technical training, technical writing, instructional design, or a related discipline.
Hands-on experience authoring technical content such as procedures, manuals, or training materials for complex systems.
Experience creating or supporting curriculum for instructor-led and blended-learning environments.
Ability to learn new technical systems, gather information from SMEs, and translate complex material into clear instructional content.
Strong communication skills and experience delivering instructor-led training.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional and virtual teams.
Ability to follow established standards, style guides, and quality requirements.
Ability to work in varied environments, including outdoor or industrial settings, with PPE as needed.
Proficiency with Excel for data tracking, reports, and training metrics.
This position may require domestic travel up to 50%.
This position may require overseas travel.
Candidates should be willing to be on travel / TDY away from their home location 90–120-day durations, in hazardous duty locations.
Typical overseas assignments are frequently performed in both internal and external environments with a variety of weather conditions.
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with military learning models or training standards (TECOM, TRADOC, NETC), or interest in learning these frameworks.
Experience developing lesson files, IETM-style documentation, and interactive learning assets.
Experience delivering training on mechanical, electrical, RF, or software-driven systems.
Strong interpersonal skills for engaging students, SMEs, and customers.
Ability to gather technical information from engineering documentation and product sources.
Exposure to field service, system operations, or maintenance.
Experience operating or maintaining Air Defense Artillery systems is a plus.
Proficiency with Jira and Confluence for documentation management, workflow coordination, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of customer training programs and support plans across on-site and virtual formats.
Create and maintain training materials, technical documentation, lesson plans, and multimedia learning assets using modern tools and technologies.
Author, edit, and update technical manuals (IETMs, user guides, service manuals) and learning materials for diverse audiences.
Develop learning paths aligned with instructional system design (ISD) practices and customer requirements under the guidance of senior team members.
Deliver and coordinate instructor-led technical training, including classroom instruction, maintenance tasks, system operations, troubleshooting, and sustainment activities.
Support New Equipment Training (NET) efforts and assist in developing and maintaining an internal instructor certification program.
Collect and analyze feedback and performance metrics to evaluate training effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Ensure training deliverables meet compliance standards and readiness requirements before system deployment.
Research and organize technical information from SMEs, engineering artifacts, and product sources to enhance training content.
Review and update documentation and training materials to reflect hardware/software changes or process improvements.
Participate in engineering, production, or maintenance meetings to track updates and determine impacts on training.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly language while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with SMEs, customers, and internal teams to refine and improve instructional materials.
Assist in building and maintaining a training and certification program for internal Field Operations resources.