Senior Curriculum Developer, sUAS Operations
Skydio · Remote · US Remote ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior level role
- Fully remote (US)
- Drone training focus
- Simulation-based learning
- Instructional design
Join the Skydio Training team to transform how operators learn autonomous flight. You will architect instructional programs that move beyond traditional classrooms into immersive, simulation-based environments.
Working with engineers and subject matter experts, you will define learning objectives and assessments for complex technical systems. Your work ensures customers and internal teams operate Skydio drones safely and effectively.
What you'll do
- Own curriculum architecture including task analysis and course mapping
- Translate technical systems into structured learning paths across modalities
- Design assessments and certification standards measuring operational capability
- Partner with developers to storyboard instructional media and assets
- Create facilitator guides and train-the-trainer materials for instructors
- Expand use of Skydio Paraverse for scenario-based and immersive learning
- Apply AI-assisted workflows to accelerate content development and maintenance
- Establish scalable curriculum standards and maintain content currency
- Track learning effectiveness data to iterate on curriculum quality
What you'll need
- BA/BS in Instructional Design, Educational Technology, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years designing curriculum for technical or instructional programs
- Expertise in instructional systems design and task analysis
- Experience building curriculum for complex technical products
- Working knowledge of adult learning principles and performance-based training
- Strong portfolio of course maps, lesson plans, and assessment instruments
- Experience collaborating with engineers, media producers, and SMEs
- Excellent communication, project management, and stakeholder skills
Nice to have
- Experience in aviation, aerospace, robotics, or defense sectors
- Background in regulated environments like FAA Part 107 or military standards
- Experience designing simulator-based or scenario-based learning
- Familiarity with XR, simulation, or digital twin technologies
- Experience with LMS administration and standards like SCORM or xAPI
- Experience leveraging AI-assisted instructional design workflows
- Familiarity with geospatial visualization or spatial data workflows
- Experience scaling delivery across distributed instructor teams
Stack
- Skydio Paraverse
- SCORM
- xAPI
- cmi5
- AR/VR tools
- Simulation software
How you'll work
- Fully remote within the United States
- Based out of San Mateo headquarters option available
- FAA Part 107 certification required for certain positions
What you get
- Annual base salary range $110,000 - $145,000
- Equity in the form of stock options
- Comprehensive group health insurance plans
- Paid vacation time and sick leave
- Holiday pay
- 401K savings plan
- Relocation assistance may be provided