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Job Details
Job#: 3010415
Job Description:
Technical Instructor / Engineering Writer
Onsite - Elkridge, MD
1st Shift | 9/80 Schedule
Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
? Up to 10% Travel
Contract Opportunity via Apex Systems
Why This Role?
Apex Systems is hiring a dual-role Technical Instructor / Engineering Writer to support advanced electronic systems, sensors, and radar technologies in a mission-focused environment. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical training, documentation, and customer engagement, supporting systems that play a critical role in national defense.
If you enjoy teaching complex systems, creating high-quality technical documentation, and collaborating with engineers and subject-matter experts-this role offers both variety and impact.
Work Environment
You'll serve in a dual capacity as both an Instructor and Engineering Writer, supporting customer training and technical publication needs for electronic systems, sensors, and radar systems.
Instructor Responsibilities
Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Job Description:
Technical Instructor / Engineering Writer
Onsite - Elkridge, MD
1st Shift | 9/80 Schedule
Active DoD Secret Clearance Required
? Up to 10% Travel
Contract Opportunity via Apex Systems
Why This Role?
Apex Systems is hiring a dual-role Technical Instructor / Engineering Writer to support advanced electronic systems, sensors, and radar technologies in a mission-focused environment. This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical training, documentation, and customer engagement, supporting systems that play a critical role in national defense.
If you enjoy teaching complex systems, creating high-quality technical documentation, and collaborating with engineers and subject-matter experts-this role offers both variety and impact.
Work Environment
- 100% Onsite (telework not available)
- 1st Shift with 9/80A schedule
- Travel: Approximately 10% (domestic and international)
- Fast-paced, collaborative, Integrated Product Team (IPT) setting
You'll serve in a dual capacity as both an Instructor and Engineering Writer, supporting customer training and technical publication needs for electronic systems, sensors, and radar systems.
Instructor Responsibilities
- Develop and update technical training curriculum using Instructional Systems Design / Systems Approach to Training (ISD/SAT) methodologies
- Deliver customer training aligned to military training standards
- Teach system theory, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair
- Conduct instruction in classroom/lecture and hands-on lab environments
- Create training artifacts such as:
- Training program plans
- Job task analyses
- Course outlines
- Lesson plans
- Trainee guides, job aids, and assessments
- Write, rewrite, and edit technical publications for electronic sensors and systems
- Develop manuals covering:
- System descriptions
- Operation and maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Parts and support information
- Research and compile information from contractual documents and engineering sources
- Ensure publications comply with military specifications and standards
- Publish content in:
- Page-based formats
- Electronic (basic and interactive) formats
- Structured formats (HTML, XML, SGML)
- Conduct quality reviews of technical manuals and documentation
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related discipline
- OR minimum of 3 years' experience in military operations and maintenance supporting:
- Radar systems
- Communications systems
- Electro-optics
- Networks or IT-based sensors/systems
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- Experience developing or supporting technical training curriculum
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in challenging environmental conditions
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Certified military instructor experience
- 5+ years of engineering or technical writing experience
- SCORM-compliant courseware development experience
- Courseware media or interactive training development background
- Experience publishing structured documentation (HTML, XML, SGML)
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, instructors, writers, and program leads
Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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