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About The Position

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with controlled kinetic systems, weaponized UAS platforms, or munitions integration.
• Experience operating in live-fire, safety-critical, or high-risk operational environments.
• Prior instructional, evaluator, or team-lead experience in a military or comparable operational environment.
• Strong understanding of range safety principles and risk mitigation practices.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of training events. (50%)
• US Citizen
• This position requires special access to U.S. government information. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration

Nice To Haves

• Veteran with experience in combat arms, EOD, fires, SOF, tactical UAS, or related operational specialties.
• Experience with kinetic drone employment or fire control integration.
• Prior experience delivering formal training or certification events.
• Familiarity with multi-platform UAS integration environments.
• Experience supporting partner or international training engagements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver standardized Periods of Instruction (POIs) in accordance with the Kraken Kinetics Training Program.
• Support and execute domestic and international New Equipment Training (NET) events.
• Assist in live-fly, live-fire, and operator certification events.
• Conduct student evaluations, teach-backs, and performance assessments.
• Ensure instructional delivery is consistent with approved courseware and training standards.
• Maintain working knowledge of Kraken Kinetics product lines and partner platform integrations.
• Understand operational considerations across supported drone platforms and vendors.
• Maintain deployment readiness and instructional proficiency standards established by the Director of Training.
• Enforce established safety procedures, range protocols, and risk mitigation standards during training events.
• Identify unsafe conditions or integration concerns and elevate to senior instructors or training leadership.
• Support safe handling and operational employment of controlled kinetic systems.
• Assist in the development and revision of training materials, operator guides, and instructional aids.
• Ensure instructional delivery reflects current engineering revisions and system configurations.
• Document field observations and submit structured feedback reports to the Training Division.
• Contribute to after-action reviews and training improvement efforts.
• Represent Kraken Kinetics during training engagements, demonstrations, and industry events.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, communication, and operational credibility.
• Support partner integration efforts alongside customer and vendor personnel when required.

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents).
• Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
• Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Great teammates and well stocked snacks