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Integration Innovation (i3)

Defense contractor delivering missile, cyber engineering

Instructional Systems Designer Senior Levels - Associate, Mid

Full-TimeDeadline 10/5/27
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Orlando, FL, USA+1 moreMore locations: Huntsville, AL, USA
In Person
TrainingInstructional Design & Curriculum Development
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Instructional Design and Technology or Education is required; additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
  • Associate-level candidates need 1–3 years of relevant Department of Defense instructional systems design work; mid-level candidates need 2–7 years; senior-level candidates need 6–12 years.
  • Experience developing courseware using multimedia learning tools such as Adobe Captivate and/or Storyline 360.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
  • Experience working with the Department of Defense or military.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • An active Secret-level security clearance and the ability to maintain it are required.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
  • Ability to exercise judgment and manage relationships.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in discussions and written documents and deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
  • Ability to interact professionally and courteously with diverse customers and staff.
  • Ability to work independently and be accountable for accurate, complete results.
  • Strong organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to analyze information and respond appropriately.
  • Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, handling, reaching, occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 25 pounds; required vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
  • Regular and punctual attendance is required; the standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional additional hours.
Responsibilities
  • Attend data collection meetings and record all required and relevant data.
  • Research and apply instructional design, learning theories, and performance improvement processes using the ADDIE Instructional Model.
  • Review technical guidance and collaborate with subject matter experts to extract instructional content that supports learning objectives.
  • Research and participate in creative and technical development teams to identify appropriate and innovative interactive multimedia instruction solutions.
  • Develop curriculum, including writing or creating objectives, evaluations, student handbooks, and instructional lesson plans.
  • Work with other instructional systems designers, the project manager, and development team members to meet production, quality, and schedule requirements.
  • Ensure all personal work output complies with requirements and quality standards.
  • Organize course content in accordance with instructional design plans.
  • Travel as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Completion of a Military Basic Instructor Course.
  • Experience developing knowledge, skills, and abilities for courseware.
  • Experience developing interactive multimedia instruction learning solutions.

About the company

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Integration Innovation (i3)

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Integration Innovation (i3) provides technical and engineering services to the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in missile defense, cybersecurity, and virtual training simulations. The company operates by fulfilling government contracts for systems engineering, software development, and flight operations support to maintain mission-critical military technology. Unlike many competitors, i3 is 100% employee-owned, which fosters a unique internal culture and a high level of commitment to project success. Its goal is to deliver specialized technical solutions for complex defense challenges, such as hypersonic technology and unmanned aerial systems integration.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • MDA awarded i3 a $429 million IDIQ on June 10, 2025, through 2035.
  • Navy interactive courseware IDIQ runs through March 2029, supporting recurring training backlog.
  • The 2026 exempt offering seeks $15 million, signaling hiring, tooling, or acquisition flexibility.

What critics are saying

  • Army hypersonic flight-test work ends March 2026, creating near-term revenue replacement pressure.
  • A single-bid Army award and DoD dependence leave pricing exposed to recompetes.
  • If MDA or Navy ordering slows, i3 loses scale and existential contract concentration emerges.

What makes Integration Innovation (i3) unique

  • i3 pairs Huntsville engineering depth with long-cycle DoD mission work and clearances.
  • Employee ownership since October 2021 reinforces retention across classified defense programs.
  • Prime and subcontract roles span missile defense, aviation training, C5ISR, and cybersecurity.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Generous PTO
  • Health and wellness incentives
  • Tuition and certification reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
Intelligence360 News
Dec 4th, 2025
Integration Innovation files to raise $15M in exempt securities offering

Integration Innovation has filed a notice with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an exempt offering to raise $15 million in new funding. The filing was made under Rule 504 or 506 of Regulation D or Section 4(a)(5) of the Securities Act of 1933. Federal securities law requires companies selling securities without registration to file such notices within 15 days after the first sale of securities in the offering. No additional details about the company's business or the funding round were disclosed in the filing.

GovCon Wire
Mar 7th, 2024
Integration Innovation Wins $187M Navy Interactive Courseware Training Support IDIQ

The U.S. Navy has awarded Integration Innovation Inc. a potential five-year, $187.3 million contract to design, build, test and deliver instructor-facilitated and self-directed interactive courseware training products for naval aviation and aircrew ratings.

i3 Corp
Aug 17th, 2022
I3 Corps recognized as one of Huntsville-Madison County’s Best Places to Work 2022

Integration Innovation, Inc. is pleased to announce I3 Corps were named one of Huntsville-Madison County’s Best Places to Work 2022, receiving its seventh award.

i3 Corp
Oct 22nd, 2021
Integration Innovation, Inc. hires Richard Kretzschmar as Chief Executive Officer

Integration Innovation, Inc. is pleased to announce that Richard Kretzschmar has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).