Technical Trainer IV - IPC Trainer

About the Role

Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World.”

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver instructor-led IPC certification and recertification courses.
• Facilitate classroom instruction, practical laboratory exercises, and hands-on technical demonstrations.
• Administer written examinations and practical evaluations in accordance with applicable IPC certification requirements.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, providing guidance on IPC standards, workmanship requirements, and product acceptability.
• Mentor and coach employees to improve technical competency and support long-term workforce development.
• Maintain training records, certification documentation, and learning management system requirements.
• Develop, revise, and maintain standardized training materials, instructional resources, and laboratory exercises.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Operations to identify training needs and support technical problem-solving initiatives.
• Support implementation of standardized training processes, governance initiatives, and organizational capability improvements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance training effectiveness, workforce capability, and operational performance.
• Maintain current IPC certifications and remain knowledgeable of industry standards, revisions, and emerging best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Full-time onsite: This role requires consistent, in-person collaboration and will be performed on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience performing Class 3 electronic assembly, soldering, inspection, rework, or related manufacturing activities in accordance with applicable IPC standards.
• Current IPC Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) certification(s) applicable to assigned responsibilities, or the ability to obtain required certification(s) within an established timeframe.
• Experience providing technical instruction, mentoring, coaching, or facilitating technical training for adult learners.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required to support business and training needs (anticipated minimum travel of one trip every two years).
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) within a professional manufacturing or high-technology environment.
• Experience maintaining technical documentation, training records, manufacturing documentation, or similar controlled records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, Education, Organizational Development, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a technical instructor administering or supporting Learning Management Systems (LMS) and electronic training record management systems.
• Multiple active IPC Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) certifications across applicable IPC standards.
• Experience supporting Class 3 high-reliability manufacturing within the aerospace, defense, medical, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience performing technical evaluations, competency assessments, or practical skills validations.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft SharePoint, Power BI, Tableau, or other business reporting and collaboration tools.
• Experience supporting enterprise training standardization, governance, workforce capability, or organizational development initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership through mentoring, coaching, or development of technical personnel.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills in both classroom and hands-on laboratory environments.
• Ability to influence and build collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $66,017 - $105,628. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as 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.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and a legal plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.