UAS Subject Matter Expert (Launch Effects – Training Development)
- Huntsville, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide subject matter expertise on SUAS launch effects, particularly for tube-launched and air-launched platforms.
- Explain the sequence of events and physical phenomena during launch, including acceleration forces, plume, overpressure, aerodynamic transition, and stabilization.
- Collaborate with instructional designers to translate technical information into training-friendly narratives, graphics, and animations.
- Review and validate Captivate course content for accuracy and clarity.
- Recommend visuals, diagrams, or media assets that support training objectives.
- Interacts and coordinates with Government customers.
- Other duties as assigned.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience required.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Hands-on operational experience with SUAS, preferably including tube-launched or air-launched systems.
- Understanding of launch effects concepts and their operational implications.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity with military or commercial SUAS operations and safety protocols.
- Relative Army gunnery experience. Artillery, Air Defense, Aviation, UAS, or combined arms gunnery.
- Active Secret Clearance and ability to Maintain Clearance Required.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Army Master Gunner
- Range Safety Officer
- Experience supporting training development or instructional design teams.
- Familiarity with Adobe Captivate or similar eLearning tools.
- Prior military, government, or defense contractor experience in UAS operations.
- Part 107 SUAS Rating
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.
- Long-term financial security
- Higher job satisfaction
- Greater job security
- Personal and professional growth
- Great company culture
- Excellent insurance coverage
- 401(k) match
- Generous PTO
- Health and wellness incentives
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares