Field of studyEducational Technology, Engineering Education, Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Technical Communication (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Original posting
Radar Reinvented.
Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
Echodyne is seeking a Instructional Designer to join our fast-growing team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct audience, needs, task, and performance analyses for radar hardware and software training.
Observe field deployments or customer training to understand the Solutions Engineer workflow firsthand.
Develop role-based curricula and learning paths for customers, including onboarding, product releases, and continuing education.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accurate, and approachable instruction.
Design training that connects software workflows with hands-on hardware activities, including installation, configuration, calibration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Write measurable learning objectives and align content, practice activities, and assessments with those objectives.
Partner with engineers, product managers, Solutions Engineers, support teams, technical writers, and other subject-matter experts to gather and validate content.
Collaborate with the video content developer on scripts, storyboards, demonstrations, animations, and other instructional media.
Establish templates, standards, and repeatable development processes for the training program.
Manage course content through review, publication, version control, and product-lifecycle updates.
Evaluate learning effectiveness using learner feedback, assessment results, field-readiness indicators, and stakeholder input.
Recommend improvements based on performance data, product changes, customer needs, and lessons learned in the field.
Manage multiple projects and release-driven deadlines while maintaining technical accuracy and instructional quality.
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, learning sciences, educational technology, engineering education, technical communication, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with video-production or visual-design tools such as Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, or similar platforms.
Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive learning design.
Experience supporting field engineers, Solutions Engineers, customer enablement, or technical support organizations.
A degree or professional certification in instructional design, learning and development, or a related discipline.
Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.
WHAT WE OFFER
This is an exempt role.
The expected annual salary range for this role is$91,500—$129,883 USD
If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:
RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
Generous Benefits:
Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
Virtual Care – 98Point6
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
Travel Assistance Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
401(k) match
Pet Insurance
Prepaid Legal Program
Commuter Benefits
Paid Company Holidays
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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