USV Operations Trainer

Delivers technical and operational training for Blue Ops Inc’s unmanned maritime systems programs under the direction of the Senior Instructor(s) and Training Program Manager. Responsible for delivering established curriculum, supporting hands-on operator qualification training, and evaluating trainee performance against defined proficiency standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and field-based instruction on USV operations, autonomous systems behavior, mission planning, and safety procedures using provided training materials and lesson plans.
• Support and co-lead scenario-based and simulation-supported training exercises that replicate real-world operational environments.
• Deliver hands-on operator qualification training, including command-and-control interface operations, telemetry monitoring, and contingency response under technical oversight.
• Adapt pacing, examples, and remediation approaches to accommodate trainees with varying technical backgrounds and experience levels.
• Conduct training at customer sites, government installations, and exercise locations as assigned.
• Assess trainee performance against defined proficiency standards, exercising independent professional judgement in scoring and qualification recommendations.
• Identify at-risk trainees and recommend remediation or retraining approaches to the Senior Instructor(s).
• Maintain accurate trainee attendance, performance, and certification records in the training management system.
• Contribute observations and feedback to after-action reviews and post-training assessments.
• Provide field-informed feedback on the accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness of existing training materials to senior instructional staff.
• Prepare training environments, equipment, and materials for scheduled instructional events.
• Support development of quick-reference materials and supplemental training aids under direction.
• Support delivery of training events for government customers and mission partners alongside senior staff.
• Provide post-training reach-back support to trained personnel in field or deployed environments, as assigned.
• Enforce range safety procedures and emergency response protocols during instructional events, with authority to halt or modify activities for immediate safety concerns.
• Maintain currency with applicable OSHA, Navy/DoD, and FAA regulations relevant to unmanned systems training operations.
• Promote a safety-first culture during all training activities.
• Coordinate closely with Senior Instructor(s), Training Program Manager, Military Operations Specialists, Mission Planners, Engineering & Autonomy Teams, and Logistics & Field Support Personnel.
• Provide informal peer guidance to contract or newly onboarded instructional support staff under direction.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Aerospace/Systems Engineering, Military Science, or a related field, OR equivalent combination of education and relevant military/defense training experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in technical or operational training delivery, or equivalent operational experience with USVs, UAVs, or comparable defense/maritime systems.
• Ability to learn and apply Instructional System Design (ISD) fundamentals under supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance, or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50%) to support training events, exercises, and customer sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or other maritime service experience with surface warfare, expeditionary, or maritime patrol operations.
• Hands-on experience operating Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), UAVs, or other autonomous systems.
• Coursework or certification toward Master Training Specialist (MTS), Master Instructor, or equivalent instructional qualification.
• Familiarity with Navy/DoD training management systems (e.g., Navy e-learning, FLTMPS, ATRRS, or equivalent).

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors in varying maritime environments, including aboard vessels and at waterfront facilities.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of training equipment and support materials.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work on vessel decks for extended periods during training events.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to operate government or rental vehicles at training sites.

Pay

Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.