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U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Peoria, IL · On-site

A retirement plan * 30 days paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All Engineering Duty Officers are required to obtain a Master's degree in a technical curriculum from the Naval Postgraduate ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Dekalb, IL · On-site

A retirement plan * 30 days paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All Engineering Duty Officers are required to obtain a Master's degree in a technical curriculum from the Naval Postgraduate ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Rockford, IL · On-site

A retirement plan * 30 days paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All Engineering Duty Officers are required to obtain a Master's degree in a technical curriculum from the Naval Postgraduate ...

Northwestern University

Developer

Evanston, IL · On-site

$79/hr

... Curriculum Developer and Teacher Educator. If you are passionate about science and the future of ... Designs and implements basic technical solutions ensuring that business needs and requirements are ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Springfield, IL · On-site

A retirement plan * 30 days paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All Engineering Duty Officers are required to obtain a Master's degree in a technical curriculum from the Naval Postgraduate ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Chicago, IL · On-site

A retirement plan * 30 days paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All Engineering Duty Officers are required to obtain a Master's degree in a technical curriculum from the Naval Postgraduate ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Edwardsville, IL · On-site

A retirement plan * 30 days paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All Engineering Duty Officers are required to obtain a Master's degree in a technical curriculum from the Naval Postgraduate ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Aurora, IL · On-site

A retirement plan * 30 days paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All Engineering Duty Officers are required to obtain a Master's degree in a technical curriculum from the Naval Postgraduate ...

U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Joliet, IL · On-site

A retirement plan * 30 days paid vacation per year EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES All Engineering Duty Officers are required to obtain a Master's degree in a technical curriculum from the Naval Postgraduate ...

ZOLL Medical Corporation

Technical Trainer

Rolling Meadows, IL · On-site

$32.75 - $43.50/hr

Revise training curriculum and methods as needed to improve effectiveness. * Work with video ... Background in electronics or clinical/biomedical engineering. * Knowledge of modern training tools ...

Life Fitness

Technical Training Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

Partner with service leadership, engineering, quality, and product management teams to identify ... Curriculum Development & Delivery * Design and maintain technical training programs for products ...

JLL

Manager, Technical Trainer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Curriculum Strategy & Advanced Troubleshooting Development Direct the design and delivery of ... Required Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information ...

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How much do technical curriculum developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for technical curriculum developer in Illinois is $48.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.35 and $60.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Technical Curriculum Developer vs Instructional Designer?

AspectTechnical Curriculum DeveloperInstructional Designer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Education, Instructional Design, or related field; technical knowledge often preferredBachelor's in Education, Instructional Design, or related field; focus on learning theories
Work EnvironmentCorporate training, e-learning development, technical educationEducational institutions, corporate training, e-learning platforms
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, online education providers, corporate training firmsUniversities, colleges, corporate training departments, e-learning companies

While both roles involve designing educational content, Technical Curriculum Developers focus on creating technical training materials for technical audiences, often requiring technical expertise. Instructional Designers develop broader educational programs, emphasizing learning strategies and instructional methods. The roles overlap in curriculum development but differ in technical focus and application context.

What is a Technical Curriculum Developer?

A Technical Curriculum Developer is a professional responsible for designing, developing, and updating educational materials and training programs focused on technical subjects. They work closely with subject matter experts to ensure the content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with industry standards. Their work may include creating lesson plans, e-learning modules, assessments, and instructional guides for learners ranging from students to professionals. Technical Curriculum Developers play a key role in helping organizations and educational institutions deliver effective technical training.

How does a Technical Curriculum Developer typically collaborate with subject matter experts during course creation?

Technical Curriculum Developers work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure course content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with learning objectives. This collaboration often involves conducting interviews, reviewing technical documentation, and participating in iterative feedback sessions. The developer translates complex technical information provided by SMEs into accessible, engaging learning materials for diverse audiences. Strong communication and project management skills are essential to facilitate these collaborative efforts and meet project deadlines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Technical Curriculum Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Technical Curriculum Developer, you need strong instructional design expertise, technical subject matter knowledge, and experience in curriculum development, often supported by a degree in education, instructional design, or a related technical field. Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning authoring tools like Articulate Storyline or Adobe Captivate, and technical documentation platforms is typically required. Excellent communication, collaboration, and adaptability help you create engaging materials and work effectively with subject matter experts and learners. These skills ensure that technical content is accurate, accessible, and impactful, leading to effective learning outcomes.
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Technical Learning and Development Specialist IV

Technical Learning and Development Specialist IV

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Campus, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Details

New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That's our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers-literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission-your opportunity-is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you're driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you're ready for JPL.

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.

Responsibilities:

The NASA/JPL Western Region Manufacturing Technology Transfer Center (MTTC) offers technical training courses in the fabrication, assembly and inspection of flight and ground support hardware. The center was established in 1964 to train and certify technicians, inspectors, engineers and quality engineers, from NASA, JPL, various government agencies, and private industry.

Do you enjoy instructing others? We are looking for a Training Specialist IV for the NASA Western Regional Training Center Group to lead a team that is responsible for providing instructional support and certification to operators, inspectors and instructors and develop competency in the NASA workmanship standards.

You will also be responsible for leading the Training Center's strategic development and implementation plan to upgrade courseware, facilities and infrastructure for technical training classes and will be responsible for instructional design and development using the ADDIE model.

Tasks include but not limited to:

  • Lead a multi functional and/or multidisciplinary team implement strategy and develop an innovative training program.

  • Mentors and coaches others internal and external to organization.

  • Analyze learning needs based on standard instructional design and development methods and assist with preliminary data reports including gathering and/or calculating required data.

  • Design, develop, and deliver complex technical training for a variety of modalities using standard course authoring tools.

  • Implement appropriate instructor led and/or multimedia learning methods and approaches and deliver technical curriculum in a variety of subject areas.

  • Apply advanced knowledge in the manufacturing of electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and/or optical assemblies and partner with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to standardize and deliver internal course material.

Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field with a minimum of 9 years of related experience; or Master's with 7 year of related experience.

  • Ability to deliver instructional material in both group and one-on-one classroom environments.

  • Knowledge in some of the following areas: manufacturing, electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and optical assemblies to the NASA workmanship standards.

  • General understanding or experience in manufacturing, quality assurance and process improvement.

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and procedures. Has familiarity with Engineering, Technology, Quality Assurance, Production and/or Manufacturing and prior experience in workmanship training including:

  • Soldering

  • Cabling / Harnessing

  • Polymeric Applications

  • Mechanical Assembly

  • General knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, NASA policies and procedures and/or government regulations across a range of applications is a strong plus.

  • IPC (J-STD-001, A-620, A-600) and/or NASA Instructional Certification(s) is strongly desired (ex. 8739.1, 8739.4, 8739.5).

  • Experience developing courseware is strongly desired

  • Accredited NASA Level A workmanship trainer is strongly desired

  • Familiarity with AS9100 compliant centers is strongly desired.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee's start date.

For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks

The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.

$124,384 - $153,920

JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.

In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.

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