Instructional Designer

Job Description Looking for an Exciting Career Move? It is Waiting for You at BAE Systems!

At BAE Systems , we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are seeking to hire an Instructional Designerto join a high-performing training team responsible for designing, developing, delivering, and maintaining certification-focused technical training programs for adult learners supporting enterprise server, network, and platform environments.

The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, technical subject matter experts (SMEs), instructional designers, training developers, technical writers, and program stakeholders to create instructor-led, virtual, web-based, and blended learning solutions. This role requires expertise in instructional systems design, technical content development, adult learning principles, and enterprise IT technologies.

The Instructional Designer will analyze technical systems, engineering documentation, operational procedures, and performance requirements to develop effective learning solutions that prepare learners to install, configure, administer, troubleshoot, and maintain enterprise infrastructure and supporting technologies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain instructor-led training (ILT), virtual instructor-led training (vILT), web-based training (WBT), and blended learning solutions.
• Develop technical training content supporting enterprise server, network, platform administration, and infrastructure operations.
• Conduct learning needs assessments, task analyses, and audience analyses to identify performance and training requirements.
• Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, and technical stakeholders to translate complex technical concepts into learner-centered training solutions.
• Develop lesson plans, instructor guides, student guides, laboratory exercises, job aids, assessments, performance support tools, and reference materials.
• Facilitate technical training programs in classroom, virtual, and blended learning environments.
• Apply instructional design methodologies and competency-based learning principles throughout the training lifecycle.
• Conduct training effectiveness evaluations and analyze assessment data, learner feedback, and performance metrics to support continuous improvement.
• Support course validation, pilot deliveries, quality assurance reviews, configuration management, and content updates.
• Develop, maintain, and update Web-Based Courseware Instruction (WCI) products and associated instructional documentation.
• Partner with technical writers, web content managers, and program support personnel to maintain training products and knowledge resources.
• Ensure training content remains aligned with evolving technologies, operational requirements, certification objectives, and organizational standards.
• Manage multiple concurrent training development efforts while meeting project schedules and deliverables.

#LI-PB2 Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Design, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning, Education, Curriculum Development, Technical Communication, Learning Technologies, or a related discipline.
• 5–7+ years of experience in instructional systems design, curriculum development, technical training development, or technical training delivery.
• Experience designing and developing technical training solutions for enterprise IT systems, networking technologies, server platforms, or related technology environments.
• Working knowledge of Windows Server administration, including Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
• Working knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Experience developing instructor-led, virtual, and web-based training products.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e-learning development tools.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and content development skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical SMEs, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

MDOPS Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master's degree in Instructional Design, Education, Learning Technologies, Adult Education, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Federal Government, or contractor training programs.
• Experience developing and delivering hands-on technical training for enterprise IT environments.
• Knowledge of enterprise networking technologies, including firewalls, load balancers, IDS/NIDS, NAT, PAT, VLANs, ACLs, and cloud networking architectures.
• Experience with Cisco Nexus and Cisco Catalyst platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting enterprise servers, systems, networks, and infrastructure.
• Experience managing training development projects through the full instructional systems development lifecycle (ADDIE or equivalent).
• Experience developing technical publications, user guides, operational procedures, requirements documentation, and training manuals.
• Experience with Articulate Storyline, Rise, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Cloud, or equivalent learning development tools.
• Working knowledge of HTML, JavaScript, multimedia development, and web technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud computing, virtualization technologies, cybersecurity concepts, and modern data center environments.

Desired Competencies

• Adult learning and instructional design expertise.
• Technical aptitude and ability to learn complex systems quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective facilitation and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on learner performance and operational outcomes.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.


Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. 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. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.