Instructional Designer
Saronic Technologies
Design
San Diego, CA, USA
Posted on Jul 8, 2025
Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing defense autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a passionate, highly-skilled instructional designer to create effective and impactful trainings that align with our brand’s unique vision and mission. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your skills and experience to assess training needs, design engaging content in digital and live formats, develop interactive and impactful training activities, implement these training experiences into the desired delivery format, and create measurable assessments and evaluations. Your expertise will be instrumental in empowering and inspiring learners who are helping Saronic redefine maritime superiority.
Responsibilities
- Produce effective and engaging educational experiences for adult audience
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and subject matter experts to plan and develop course content, assessments, and evaluations
- Assess user needs and align course content and design accordingly
- Apply core instructional design principles and theories to maximize learner engagement and retention
- Leverage our learning management system to deliver, track, and ensure training completion
- Train instructors, managers, learners, and other stakeholders in using learning technologies
- Maintain projects and organize course documentation
- Analyze, update, and refine existing training content
- Stay current on best practices in instructional design, including researching and implementing new technologies and techniques
Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in producing digital learning experiences using authoring tools including Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, etc.
- Advanced proficiency in designing and delivering instructor-led training
- Extensive experience administering training in a learning management systems (LMS). Experience with Cornerstone a plus.
- Strong digital design skills using tools including the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML, etc.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with the ability to clearly and concisely express complex information visually
- Advanced knowledge of data evaluation and assessments
- Strong project management and organization skills
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and work independently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Degree in instructional design, education, or a related field (master’s preferred)
- Experience producing and delivering training in corporate and/or manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated ability to leverage diverse media formats
- Experience with designing, producing, and delivering training in AR/VR formats
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services
- Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care
- Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents
- Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays
- Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents
- Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan
- Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success
- Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office
Saronic does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.