Software Technical Trainer

Job Title

Software Technical Instructor

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Software Instructor to join our Technical Data Training department. You will work in a dynamic team environment alongside design software and hardware logistics, reliability, and human factors engineers, as well as program leadership. Your role will be to develop a software training program to teach international customers how to design, program, patch, compile, and test software for integration into the COBRA Command and Control Center.

This position is located on-site at the Troy Hill campus in Elkridge, Maryland.

• Train personnel to identify, troubleshoot, and remediate software issues.
• Collaborate with software programmers and test and integration teams to design, code, test, and integrate software updates for the COBRA Command and Control Center.
• Support the development, installation, integration, and testing of software updates for customer delivery.
• Become a subject matter expert capable of performing skills gap analysis and planning, developing, and implementing a series of courses to teach customer personnel how to code and test software updates and scripts.
• Communicate project status to the COBRA Command and Control Center Training IPT Lead.

• Proficiency in C, C , and technical training.
• Experience in instructional system design (ISD) with the ADDIE methodology.
• 10 years of experience in software development (5 years with a Master’s degree).
• Experience in two of the following languages: C , C, HTML/XML.
• Experience with Linux Operating Systems such as Redhat, Alma Linux, Windows Powershell, or OpenVMS DCL.
• Strong understanding of structured programming techniques.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field.
• Certified Military Navy Army USAF Instructor with programming experience.
• Experience in programming, testing, and integrating software for military systems.

This is a full-time, on-site position following a 9/80 schedule. You will be part of a team dedicated to training the next generation of programmers to upgrade major foreign command and control systems.

This is a Contract position based out of Elkridge, Maryland.

The pay range for this position is $70.00 – $80.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Elkridge, MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.