Engineering Training Manager - Hybrid

About the role

The Electronic Systems (ES) Sector’s Engineering Training Manager oversees the acquisition, training, development, and retention of over 5,000 engineers to meet the critical needs of a $5B business. This role fosters talent readiness across US-based sites by providing an ecosystem that builds and supports a highly capable engineering talent pipeline. In close collaboration with Engineering departments, other Engineering training leads, and Human Resources, the manager develops strategies to build technical, personal effectiveness, and leadership bench strength in areas identified by Engineering leadership.

Partnering with the Director of US Defense Engineering Development (ED), this role is responsible for developing and executing a strategy that enables Engineering to acquire and retain talent through development programs, training curricula, technical resource services, graduate certificate and degree programs, internal collaboration, external partnering, and mentoring and training portals. The manager guides a skilled team of experts who provide programs, tools, resources, and networks to support employees’ technical abilities, leadership skills, career planning, and personal effectiveness while encouraging investment in the development of others.

This hybrid position is located in Hudson, NH.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and team members to ensure learning solutions meet organizational needs and are effectively communicated to employees.
• Design and develop engaging learning programs, including instructor-led training, e-learning modules, and performance support materials.
• Deliver high-quality learning programs, including facilitation of instructor-led training sessions and support for e-learning modules.
• Provide programs, tools, resources, and networks to fill gaps in employees’ technical abilities, leadership skills, career planning, and personal effectiveness while encouraging Engineering people managers to invest in the development of others.
• Partner with colleges and universities to develop and maintain graduate programs customized for BAE-only cohorts, as well as leveraging existing programs for non-cohort participation.
• Maintain the relevance of online training development portals (e.g., College of Engineering) and Functional Training Plan Requirements across Engineering.
• Represent Engineering in regular audits conducted by industry authorities, customers, partners, and other entities.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify learning gaps and recommend solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Oversee Engineering’s existing and new offerings in the Learning Management System (LMS), including course administration, compliance reporting, training records, and audit readiness.
• Represent Engineering on the ES Functional Training Working Group and participate in special project teams, such as the upgrade of the Learning Management System (LMS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, or a related field of study, or equivalent years of experience managing a training organization.
• Proven ability in course design and execution of training classes.
• Positive attitude, inclusive mindset, and passion for teaching, mentoring, coaching, and developing people.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and writing, with an ability and willingness to speak comfortably in front of large audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of modern employee training and development methodologies and tools, with experience delivering in-person, virtual, and combined approaches.
• Experience or awareness of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and willingness to create or complement learning solutions using AI.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, employees, and academic and community partners.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Cornerstone and/or Skillsoft Precipio.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $149,603 – $254,317. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors, including business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage and life and accident insurance.
• An employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Participation in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and job specifics.