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Instructional Designer

Austin, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking an Instructional Designer to create effective and impactful trainings that align with our vision and mission. You will be responsible for assessing training needs, designing engaging content in digital and live formats, and developing interactive and impactful training activities. You will implement these trainings into the desired delivery format and create measurable assessments and evaluations.

Responsibilities

  • Produce effective and engaging educational experiences for an internal 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

  • Facilitate and conduct training sessions, workshops, and seminars

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in producing digital learning experiences using authoring tools, including Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, etc.

  • Proficiency in designing and delivering instructor-led training

  • Strong digital design skills using tools including the Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, HTML, etc.

  • Advanced knowledge of data evaluation and assessments

  • Strong project management and organization skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in instructional design, education, or a related field. Master’s Degree is preferred

  • Experience producing and delivering training in corporate and manufacturing environments

  • Experience with designing, producing, and delivering training in AR/VR formats

  • Experience administering training in a Learning Management System (LMS). Experience with Cornerstone preferred

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills

Physical Demands

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

  • Occasional standing and walking within the office

  • Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

  • Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports

  • Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies

  • Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

  • Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

  • Saronic pays 100% 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 CCPA Notice for Candidates and California Employees

This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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.

About Saronic

Saronic

Saronic is one of the fastest-growing defense technology companies focused on autonomous maritime systems for the U.S. military. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company builds intelligent Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs) designed to improve maritime surveillance, operational reach, and force protection in contested environments. Saronic is helping modernize naval operations through AI-powered unmanned vessels capable of supporting missions ranging from reconnaissance and logistics to distributed maritime operations.

For job seekers, Saronic offers opportunities to work on some of the most advanced technologies in maritime defense, including autonomy, robotics, AI, naval architecture, software engineering, manufacturing, and mission operations. The company hires across mechanical engineering, embedded systems, autonomy software, marine design, production, and field testing—making it especially attractive to engineers, veterans, maritime professionals, and builders who want hands-on ownership of mission-critical systems.

Unlike traditional shipbuilders or legacy defense contractors, Saronic operates with a startup-style engineering culture centered around speed, rapid prototyping, and real-world deployment. Employees work closely across hardware, software, and field operations to design, test, and scale autonomous vessels faster than traditional defense timelines, giving team members direct exposure to high-impact products supporting national security missions.

As the U.S. military increases investment in autonomous naval systems and maritime modernization, Saronic continues to grow rapidly through major funding rounds, Navy contracts, and manufacturing expansion. For professionals seeking a high-growth defense company at the intersection of AI, robotics, and naval technology, Saronic is quickly emerging as one of the most exciting employers in the defense innovation ecosystem.

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