Instructional Designer

Why Castelion, Why Now 

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability. 

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function.  

Instructional Designer

The Instructional Designer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining high-quality training programs that support Castelion's manufacturing, engineering, quality, safety, and operational teams.

This role partners with subject matter experts (SMEs) across the organization to translate technical processes into engaging, competency-based learning experiences that prepare employees to perform safely, efficiently, and consistently in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain instructor-led, eLearning, blended learning, and on-the-job training (OJT) programs.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, safety, HR, and other SMEs to identify training needs and create effective learning solutions.
• Develop competency-based learning paths, qualifications, assessments, and certification programs aligned with operational requirements.
• Create engaging learning materials including presentations, job aids, process-based training, videos, knowledge checks, and interactive learning content.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, learner-focused instructional content for diverse audiences.
• Build and maintain training content within the company's Learning Management System (360Learning).
• Design formative and summative assessments to evaluate learner knowledge, competency, and training effectiveness.
• Support implementation of role-based competency frameworks and qualification programs.
• Monitor learner progress and training completion while analyzing performance data to continuously improve training effectiveness.
• Ensure training content remains current with engineering changes, manufacturing processes, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
• Assist with onboarding programs and new hire training initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support compliance with AS9100, OSHA, export compliance, cybersecurity, and other required training initiatives.
• Manage multiple instructional design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Adult Learning, Human Performance, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience designing and developing instructor-led and/or eLearning training programs.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience conducting learning needs analyses and developing measurable learning objectives.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM, or similar).
• Experience collaborating with technical subject matter experts.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into engaging learning experiences.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Experience developing training in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other technical environment.
• Experience with 360Learning, Articulate 360, Rise, Storyline, Camtasia, or similar authoring tools.
• Familiarity with competency-based training and qualification management.
• Experience developing technical documentation, process-based training, or process documentation.
• Knowledge of AS9100, OSHA, ISO, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience using multimedia tools for video editing and graphic design.

Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.  

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Additional Eligibility Requirements 

This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated, your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization, and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requirements. You will be notified if and when such requirements apply. 

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement 

Castelion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Castelion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis and handled in accordance with applicable law. 

Castelion is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

EAR/ITAR Requirements 

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.