C-sUAS System Trainer – Instructor

Job Location – Utica NY

Salary Range $90,000 – $110,000

Black River Systems Company, a small, established research-oriented engineering firm headquartered in Utica, NY, is looking for a System Trainer – Instructor for our C-sUAS (Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems). We are looking for someone who can design, develop and delivery training to USG (United State Government) personnel for highly technical C-sUAS Systems. This role includes outlining syllabus, creating training modules, planning the course schedule, meeting the learning objectives and confirming user competence. This role also will contribute to government programs with technical writing and editing of documentation. Prior Military or Government Training experience is preferred.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop expertise in Black River’s C-sUAS product line to become proficient in the systems; prior working knowledge in C-sUAS is necessary and FAA part 107 license is preferred.
• Understand the concept of operation, practical application in the field, and the users.
• Curriculum Development: Create training content (eLearning, slides, documents, videos) for various systems and ensure they are current with the latest software baseline.
• Contribute to government programs with technical writing and editing of customer-facing materials.
• Deliver training materials to students in a variety of environments (via teleconference, in-person locally, at site or at our remote training center) as needed.
• Develop Computer Based Training for use in USG Learning Management System.
• Communicate with the Engineering and Support Teams on user feedback, system deficiencies, course efficacy and FAQs.
• Support subcontract / remote trainers as needed.
• Interface with USG training Leadership to stay current on the latest needs of the customer base.

Black River Systems is a small, growing employee-owned company committed to advancing our employees’ quality of life on the job. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. We are looking for an exceptional employee with strong technical skills and a personality suited to the small business environment.

Black River Systems is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, or any other basis protected by federal law. In addition, Black River Systems Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities and employees.