Technical Trainer

Start Date: August 2026 Aether Aerospace is a Defense Technology platform formed by JHNA, CTSi, and EXPANSIA. The platform focuses on delivering high-impact technologies, technology‑enabled services, and advanced manufacturing solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and national security customers. Backed by Falfurrias Management Partners, it brings expertise across Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force programs, digital engineering, systems integration, and specialized manufacturing capabilities. Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Lead to provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for U.S. Army Aviation modernization initiatives. The role serves as a trusted advisor to Government customers and internal engineering teams across Air Launched Effects (ALE), Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE), Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), payload integration, Electronic Warfare (EW), and advanced aviation technologies. Location & Employment Full‑time/Permanent Employee. Huntsville, AL or Newport News, VA. Roles & Responsibilities Serve as the technical advisor for ALE, ASE, EW, payload integration, and UAS initiatives. Provide subject‑matter expertise supporting U.S. Army Aviation customers throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Collaborate with Government program offices, engineering teams, industry partners, and military stakeholders to develop technical solutions supporting mission requirements. Support systems engineering activities including requirements development, technical evaluations, integration planning, risk identification, and capability assessments. Assist with the development and review of acquisition documentation such as CDD, CPD, ICD, system specifications, interface agreements, technical reports, and engineering documentation. Provide technical input during design reviews, milestone reviews, IPTs, and customer working groups. Support payload integration activities across multiple Army Aviation platforms. Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations supporting modernization initiatives. Coordinate across engineering, logistics, test, configuration management, cybersecurity, and program management organizations. Develop technical briefings and present recommendations to senior military leaders, acquisition officials, and executive leadership. Support business development efforts by identifying future customer requirements and technology opportunities. Key Qualifications Clearance: Active Secret clearance Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aviation, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Experience: 10+ years supporting Army Aviation programs, including Army acquisition programs. Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: ALE, ASE, EW, UAS, payload integration, aviation mission systems. Experience with PEO Aviation, PM Aviation, or related Army organizations. Experience collaborating with Government program offices, engineering organizations, and operational stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior leadership. JHNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr