Curriculum/Instructional Designer Job at Aquila Technology (Lexington)

Curriculum/Instructional Designer

Aquila Technology

Location:
United States , Lexington

Category:
Education

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Salary:

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Job Description:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Curriculum/Instructional Designer to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The team is seeking a Training Strategist for Digital Engineering (DE) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) adoption efforts. This role will develop and execute scalable, user-centered training strategies that drive adoption and effective use of PLM and Digital Engineering methodologies and tools. This role sits at the intersection of technology, engineering processes, and human proficiency—enabling teams to work more efficiently, collaboratively, and digitally. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of PLM/DE tool instructional design, and change management. This role will partner closely with team members and mission staff to ensure that training not only meets skill development needs but also accelerates the organizations digital transformation goals.

Job Responsibility:

Work with leadership to design and implement a comprehensive Digital Engineering training strategy aligned with transformation goals and user needs across all levels of the organization.
Conduct learning needs assessments and user research to identify skill gaps, pain points, and opportunities for targeted training.
Develop and deliver role-based training programs (e.g., for engineers, specialists, and leadership) through blended learning approaches—eLearning, hands-on workshops, live demos, AI assistants, and knowledge bases.
Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), functional leads and training team to translate technical content into accessible and engaging learning experiences.
Assist training team with designing, developing, and overseeing the delivery of training programs (online, in-person, blended)
Work with data scientists to track training effectiveness and adoption metrics, using data to continuously improve training content, delivery methods, and communication strategies.
Maintain alignment with DE roadmaps, ensuring training evolves alongside tools and processes
Enable change management and user readiness, supporting onboarding, system rollouts, process changes, and digital capability growth across programs.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US – Must be able to obtain an Active Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas DO NOT qualify)
Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance.
Must be within 100 miles from Lexington, Massachusetts.
Bachelor’s Degree
10 years – Assist with drafting training recommendations and materials as well as delivering training programs
10 years – Delivering training content to stakeholders/users
10 years – Developing user interfaces to communicate technical content
10 years – Evaluation of existing training programs and recommending enhancements
10 years – Experience assessing training effectiveness
10 years – Experience with training tools (such as Articulate, Camtasia, SharePoint, etc)
5 years – Familiarity w/R&D/STEM content
10 years – Maintains training documents, training data and training environments
10 years – Visual Design (Technical Content)
3 years – Working within an Agile development framework
10 years – Work with stakeholders to create training strategy and validate training content
10 years – Adobe software (Acrobat, InDesign)
10 years – MS Suite (Excel, ppt)
5 years – Experience with Learning Management Systems
10 years – Writing/Editing
10 years – Content Writing
Strong Verbal and Written Communication
Time Management
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Communication, Instructional Design, Education (Curriculum Development), Business Management with Marketing Emphasis
Proven experience designing and delivering technical training in complex, fast-paced prototyping environments
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, engaging training.
Experience with training tools such as Articulate, Camtasia, SharePoint, Learning Management Systems (LMS), or similar platforms.
Familiarity with Agile development processes and engineering lifecycle workflows

Nice to have:

Data/Reporting
Data Analysis
Engineering
Experience in Digital Engineering and DE environments
Program/Project Management OR Analysis
Change Management
Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management tools (Aras, Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, etc)
Experience in Engineering, Instructional Design, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Knowledge of PLM tools (e.g., Aras Innovator, Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill) and digital engineering practices (e.g., model-based systems engineering, digital thread, data integration).
5+ years of experience in PLM systems, digital engineering environments, or technical training strategy
two years of experience in training
Experience with data analytics or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to assess training impact and system adoption
Knowledge of aerospace, defense, R&D, or other highly regulated engineering environments.
Experience leading change management or user adoption initiatives.

What we offer:

PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire
1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment
Tuition & Training Reimbursement – 5K annually for pre-approved, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting
Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Curriculum/Instructional Designer

Aquila Technology

Location:
United States , Lexington

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

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