IFF Instructor and Curriculum Developer

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining curricula and presenting training material in the classroom and the lab for the AN/UPX-29(V) Maintenance Training Course.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Organize and draft curricula that break a complex subject into blocks or units of instruction.
• Create graphics and integrate them into curriculum.
• Teach short technical courses in accordance with approved curriculum to maintain proficiency and to evaluate and develop new instructional techniques/courses.
• Lead laboratory sessions with the goal of modeling practical troubleshooting techniques for US Navy and FMS technicians.

As professional system experts, AN/UPX-29(V) Maintenance Training Instructors are expected to have extensive Fleet experience with the maintenance of IFF systems, and all AN/UPX-29(V) instructors undergo a long certification process (usually taking a year or more) before being assessed as qualified to teach the course unsupervised.

Instructors are also expected to be working system technicians who will work on non-training activities such as technical assistance, system grooms, and lab maintenance.

The hourly rate for this position is set by the Dept of Labor and is not negotiable. Current rate is $

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.

There is no monetary relocation assistance budgeted for this position. Applicants must be currently residing in or state willingness to relocate self to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills High school diploma and at least six years of related IFF (or similar radar system) experience

Some experience with training or curriculum development

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Naval Enlisted Classification (NEC) of 1572/VO7B (Mark XII Maintainer), 1571/V06B (29 Maintenance) or equivalency from another service branch

NEC 9502/805A (Navy Instructor) or equivalency from another service branch

Pay Information This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

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, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.