Position Overview:

American Rheinmetall is seeking a highly experienced Instructor and Curriculum Writer/New Equipment Trainer with a background as a Bradley Master Gunner to support the development and delivery of advanced Soldier training programs. This role is critical to ensuring that U.S. and allied warfighters are equipped with the knowledge, tactics, and technical proficiency required to operate and integrate ground combat systems—especially legacy and next-generation platforms.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Light Infantry Fighting Vehicle systems, direct fire gunnery, and tactical employment, as well as demonstrated expertise in instructional delivery and curriculum development for military training environments.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of US Army Infantry and Reconnaissance doctrine, training, and operations.
• Design and deliver advanced instruction on American Rheinmetall vehicles, weapon systems, fire control systems, and tactical employment as well as assist in technical manual writing and validation.
• Develop, write, and maintain comprehensive curriculum packages including lesson plans, Programs of Instruction (POIs), training support packages (TSPs), and assessments.
• Ensure training content aligns with U.S. Army standards, TRADOC guidance, and the evolving needs of American Rheinmetall's platforms and customers.
• Train Soldiers and instructors in classroom, field, and virtual environments with an emphasis on technical accuracy and student engagement.
• Collaborate with engineers, product developers, and program managers to translate technical data and system capabilities into user-focused training materials.
• Provide feedback to platform developers and the training team on user experiences, training effectiveness, and curriculum gaps.
• Support operational demonstrations, testing, and evaluation of Bradley system upgrades or Rheinmetall-developed capabilities.
• Maintain current knowledge of doctrinal updates, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and integrate them into training content.
• Mentor junior instructors and assist in developing internal training capabilities within American Rheinmetall's training team.

Required Qualifications:
• Graduate of any U.S. Army Master Gunner Course.
• Minimum of 5 years of operational experience as a Master Gunner, including unit-level training planning and execution.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and military instructional design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and instructional software (e.g., Blackboard, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in classroom instruction, practical exercises, and simulation-based training.
• Ability to translate complex technical content into accessible, outcomes-based instructional materials.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience supporting defense contractors, training developers, or OEMs.
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Military Science, or related field or TRADOC certified and trained Instructor with a minimum of 3 years experience.
• Familiarity with Systems Approach to Training (SAT), ADDIE model, or TRADOC training development processes.
• Knowledge of Rheinmetall systems or modernization programs related to the Bradley platform.
• Experience integrating digital training tools such as VR/AR simulations or digital gunnery trainers.

Work Environment & Travel:
• Some travel required to support training events, demonstrations, or testing at military installations or company facilities.
• Work conducted in classroom, office, field, and simulation environments.