Instructor Developer IV-Distance Learning OW Subject Matter Expert
General Duties:Aleut is in search of a highly motivated individual to develop, instruct, validate, and maintain distance learning Orbital Warfare course material at the 319th Combat Training Squadron, Peterson SFB CO in support of the USSF Officer Training Course Distance Learning (OTC-DL).
Specific duties: - Develop, qualify on, and deliver asynchronous distance learning Orbital Warfare course materials (lessons, labs, and assessments) aligned with Instructional Systems Design (ISD/ADDIE) principles and applicable DoD/USSF guidance
- Maintain Distance Learning Office Hours for no more than 10 hours a week
- Be prepared to assist students with Distance Learning platforms, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and remote onboarding activities
- Develop and maintain training content covering orbital mechanics, including Keplerian motion, perturbations, orbital transfers, and conjunction analysis
- Incorporate operational concepts such as space domain awareness (SDA), rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), and orbital threat assessment into courseware
- Develop instruction on orbital warfare concepts, including defensive and offensive counterspace operations, maneuver warfare in orbit, and space control strategies
- Integrate real-world scenarios involving satellite tasking, collision avoidance, and adversary actions in contested orbital regimes
- Be prepared to support development of simulation-based training and analytical exercises using orbital modeling tools
- Interface with internal and external agencies to maintain alignment with current space doctrine, threat intelligence, and operational practices
- Coordinate instructional activities with Contract Task Lead and government personnel
- Support periodic in-residence or hybrid instruction as required
- Develop and maintain assessments to evaluate student mastery of orbital mechanics and operational decision-making
- Ensure all course materials comply with classification guidance and operational security requirements
- Assist in LMS course setup, content delivery, and student performance tracking
- Participate in course reviews, validation events, and continuous improvement efforts
- Additional duties as assigned
- Work on-site - minimal telework authorized
Required Skills: - Advanced understanding of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics, including Kepler's laws, two-body and n-body motion, orbital elements, and perturbation effects (J2, drag, third-body influences)
- Proficiency in orbital analysis concepts such as Hohmann transfers, plane changes, phasing maneuvers, and rendezvous operations
- Knowledge of space domain awareness (SDA), including tracking, cataloging, and characterization of space objects
- Understanding of orbital warfare and counterspace operations, including kinetic and non-kinetic effects, space control, and denial strategies
- Familiarity with satellite systems, mission design, and space architecture (LEO, MEO, GEO regimes)
- Ability to teach orbital threat analysis, conjunction assessment, and collision avoidance procedures
- Experience with space modeling, simulation, or analysis tools (e.g., STK, GMAT, MATLAB, or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of space mission planning and command/control processes
- Proficiency with LMS and eLearning standards (SCORM, xAPI)
- Proven ability to develop and deliver distance learning content, including asynchronous modules, recorded lectures, and scenario-based exercises
- Strong instructional capability to translate mathematically complex concepts into structured, measurable learning objectives
- Effective communication skills for remote instruction and engagement across diverse technical audiences
- Understanding of DoD/USSF training standards, doctrine, and operational frameworks
- Active or current Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required
Education and Required Experience: Education:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Space Operations, or related field; or a bachelor's degree and 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted
Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in space operations, orbital analysis, aerospace engineering, or related DoD domain
Preferred Certifications:
- Space Operations certifications or formal USSF/USAF space training (e.g., space operations qualification courses)
- Advanced academic coursework or specialization in astrodynamics or orbital mechanics
- Instructor certifications (e.g., military instructor qualification)
Salary Range: - $120,000 -- $140,000 (annually); salary/start date contingent on contract award (~27 Apr 2026)
Closing Date:- We will accept applications until the position is filled.
Benefits:Aleut offers the following benefits to eligible employees:
- Health insurance
- Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life insurance
- 401k and match
