Job Description

Raytheon Professional Services is looking for a full-time Telecommunications Instructor in the Hamden CT area. This is a great opportunity for experienced telecom technicians to move from the field and share your knowledge with the next generation!

Job Duties

* Plan, prepare and deliver instruction of assigned courses using a variety of teaching methods
* Establish and maintain positive, professional and collaborative relationships with internal and external partners including co-workers, employers and professional organizations
* Accurately record and report participant learning and assessment results so that participant records are consistently up to date and recorded in the company learning management system
* Must know, or when necessary, acquaint themselves with the rules, regulations and standards for the safe operation of specific training topic being delivered
* Maintain classroom facilities, equipment and learning materials
* Supports course development by providing subject matter expertise for assigned product

Essential Functions

* While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach and manipulate objects
* Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, handle and climb ladders and poles, using a variety of hand/motorized tools
* Manual dexterity and coordination are required while working in the shop/lab areas as well as operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer and standard office equipment

Required Skills

* Two years practicable experience servicing customer orders in the telecom industry such as:
* Installation, change, repair and removal of drops, cables, and associated wiring
* Installation and maintenance of fiber-optic cable to curb terminal
* Installation of private lines and circuits
* Use of appropriate tools, equipment and supplies
* Experience using diagnostic tools and equipment
* Maintenance of all analog/digital carrier systems for subscriber
* Maintenance splicing on copper and/or fiber-optic cable
* Good safety record based on consistent implementation of safety standards
* Familiar with common safety and compliance training courses such as personal fall protection, confined spaces, use of sharp tools, hand and eye safety, etc.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include strong public speaking skills
* Intermediate computer skills, including the use of the internet, Microsoft Office products and email
* Proven ability to learn quickly and work independently
* Must be available to work extra hours as needed
* Must be able to travel and deliver training at satellite locations as needed Approximately 30-40%

Desired Skills

* 2-3 years teaching adult learners technical topics
* Experience in pole-climbing and ladder safety
* Experience working within a team environment on multiple projects
* Ability to visualize and verbalize technical concepts in understandable terms and be instructionally savvy to deliver clear and effective instructional content

Required Education

* Associates degree in a technical field or related degree or two year technical educational certification
* Four years of relevant technical field experience may be considered in lieu of degree

This position requires either a U.S. Person or a Non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.175707