Instructional Designer & Developer

Instructional Designer & Developer (Hybrid) Location: Farmington, Connecticut, United States of America. Department: Human Resources. Headquarters: RTX Corporate Headquarters. Employment type: Full time. Work mode: Hybrid. Country: United States of America Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The Instructional Designer & Developer position creates dynamic and engaging learning experiences that support Business Solutions initiatives. This role blends instructional design expertise with hands‑on development skills, leveraging emerging AI‑enabled tools to build a wide range of learning solutions, including eLearning modules, job aids, onboarding content, videos, and performance support resources. The ideal candidate can translate complex processes into clear, interactive learning experiences, leverage AI tools responsibly to accelerate development, and apply data insights to continuously improve content effectiveness. They bring strong conceptual design skills, visual storytelling ability, and a collaborative, learner centered mindset. Our team is committed to using learning science to elevate the quality of our production—creating solutions that are innovative, meaningful, and engaging. What You Will Do Collaborate closely with subject matter experts, project teams, and stakeholders to identify learning needs, requirements, and performance gaps. Apply evidence‑based instructional design principles to recommend effective strategies, methods, and delivery formats. Design and develop a variety of learning materials—including eLearning modules, job aids, guides, assessments, onboarding content, videos, and performance support tools—to address identified gaps and achieve defined objectives. Use AI‑enabled tools to support drafting, summarizing SME input, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and creating learning scenarios, ensuring all outputs are accurate, compliant, and high quality. Audit, update, and maintain existing learning content to reflect current processes, policies, and systems. Ensure strong visual design by aligning materials to brand standards and creating clear, engaging graphics and layouts. Verify that all learning solutions meet accessibility, quality, and branding requirements. Leverage learning analytics, quality data, and user feedback to continuously improve instructional materials and learner outcomes. Manage multiple learning projects simultaneously, effectively balancing timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations. Qualifications You Must Have Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, OR master’s degree and 5+ years of experience. 5+ years of experience with Articulate 360 (Storyline, Rise) 5+ years of experience with video design/editing tools (Camtasia or Adobe Premiere Pro) 5+ years of experience with voiceover creation, including self-recording and use of AI enabled tools (e.g., Camtasia Audiate) 5+ years of experience with Experience using GenAI tools (Copilot) for content drafting, scripting, and workflow acceleration Qualifications We Prefer Strong conceptual design and problem‑solving abilities Visual storytelling: Ability to translate dense or technical text into diagrams, visuals, or interactive elements Ability to work within RTX branding standards and organizational design guidelines, while applying accessibility best practices and WCAG standards to learning content. Strong understanding of instructional design and learning experience design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, Bloom’s) Ability to create microlearning, simulations, assessments, and interactive learning content Ability to design, develop, and implement blended learning programs within a Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring seamless integration of digital and instructor‑led components. Experience with Workday Learning Management Systems (LMS) Experience with Graphic design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Canva) Experience with Microsoft Office tools with advanced PowerPoint skills Ability to evaluate, edit, and refine AI generated content Knowledge of prompt engineering basics What We Offer Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care. Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance of Richardson, TX, Farmington, CT, Charlotte, NC, or Cedar Rapids, IA. Salary and Benefits The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raytheon Australia