Freelance Trainer (Subject-Matter Expert) – Part-Time

About the Opportunity The Academy of Defense Industries (ADI) is building a pool of qualified Saudi trainers to deliver its programs and short courses on a part-time / freelance basis. We are looking for experienced professionals with deep practical and training experience who want to contribute to developing the national defense industry workforce. Training Areas We welcome applications from subject-matter experts in one or more of the following areas: Manufacturing and design: design engineering (computer-aided design (CAD), technical drawing, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), design for manufacture and assembly); computer numerical control (CNC), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and machining, including laser cutting; additive manufacturing (three-dimensional (3D) printing, metal additive manufacturing (AM), 3D scanning, reverse engineering); metrology and calibration. Materials and processes: metallurgy and failure analysis (metals processing, heat treatment, forging, fractography); composites manufacturing, repair and quality control; polymers and technical fibers; coatings, surface treatment and corrosion (aerospace and marine); process and chemical engineering, including process safety. Electrical, electronics and automation: embedded systems and electronics design (firmware, microcontrollers, printed circuit board (PCB) design); Institute for Printed Circuits (IPC) soldering, assembly, rework and inspection; industrial automation and robotics (programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), robot cells, Industry 4.0, operational technology (OT) security); electrical power and safety (generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), batteries, arc flash). Radio frequency (RF), radar and electronic warfare: RF, microwave and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) engineering (RF design, spectrum management, satellite communications (SATCOM)); radar and air defense systems (signal and image processing); electronic warfare and signals intelligence (SIGINT) (electronic countermeasures / electronic support measures (ECM/ESM), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) anti-jam). Aviation and aerospace: licensed aircraft maintenance (Category B1 Mechanical license: fixed- and rotary-wing, airframe structures); licensed avionics (Category B2 Avionics license); egress (ejection seat) systems; continuing airworthiness and aviation safety (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO), Airworthiness Directives / Service Bulletins (AD/SB), Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP), Safety Management System (SMS)); aerospace design and propulsion, including rocket motors; unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and autonomous systems (drones, swarms, unmanned ground vehicles). Digital, cyber and data: cyber defense (Security Operations Center (SOC), threat intelligence, National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC), zero trust, cloud security, forensics); network and offensive security (networks, fifth generation (5G), fiber optics, penetration testing, reverse engineering); data and artificial intelligence (AI) (machine learning, data analysis, AI governance); security management (physical and industrial security). Systems engineering, test and reliability: systems engineering (requirements, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), configuration management, product development); test and qualification (environmental testing, Military Standard (MIL-STD) 810, test and evaluation); reliability, maintenance and condition monitoring (reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), Weibull, vibration, lubrication); fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics). Quality: International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 quality management, AS9100 (aviation, space and defense quality management), AS9102 (aerospace first article inspection), supplier quality, Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) / Gulf Cooperation Council Standardization Organization (GSO) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance; American Society for Quality (ASQ) certifications and Lean Six Sigma. Health, safety and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN): occupational safety (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), dangerous goods); lifting operations (rigging, crane operation); emergency response (fire safety, first aid); CBRN defense. Land, naval and munitions: military ground vehicles (vehicle systems, powertrain and driveline, survivability, testing); automotive diagnostics and vehicle recovery; marine engineering (propulsion, shipboard electrical, auxiliary systems); munitions and energetic materials (ammunition, ballistics, explosives, propellants). Logistics, acquisition and contracts: integrated logistics support, product support and supply chain (S1000D technical publications specification, level of repair analysis (LORA), obsolescence); defense acquisition and export control (Foreign Military Sales (FMS), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR)); procurement, contracts and cost estimating. Management and professional skills: project management and technology strategy (Project Management Professional (PMP), product road-mapping); technical English. Engagement Model Part-time / freelance engagement, contracted per program or course Programs delivered according to the Academy's training needs and schedule Requirements A minimum of 15 years of professional experience A relevant degree (bachelor's or master's, depending on the specialty) or a recognized trade certificate for technician-level specialties Proven practical and training experience in one or more of the training areas above The recognized professional certifications required for the specialty (for example: IPC Certified Trainer, General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Part-66 aircraft maintenance license, NEBOSH, ASQ, International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP), PMP; advanced and trainer-level certifications are an advantage Show more Show less