Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Working at the forefront of the defence industry on our cutting edge fixed wing, vertical lift and digital programmes brings continuous challenges that require creative solutions. This fast paced and dynamic environment means that it is highly unlikely that any two days will be the same. While working in such agile settings, your wellbeing is very important to us; we strive for a healthy work life balance with a supportive culture which fosters collaboration, innovation and first time quality.

As a BDUK employee, you will have the freedom to choose a healthy work life balance through flexible working arrangements, incentive programmes and access to a range of resources and tools to support your growth and wellbeing.

This includes our industry leading Boeing Learning Together program which offers generous funding to help you enhance your skills - and learn new ones - at hundreds of accredited colleges and universities across the globe.

At BDUK the Training Services function supports the analysis, design and development, delivery and assurance of world class learning and development products in support of our defence and commercial portfolio around the world. Within Training Services the Training and Multimedia Solutions (TMS) team includes our talented Instructional System Designers (ISD), Subject Matter Experts, Editors, Unreal Developers and 2D/3D Multimedia Developers.

Role Overview

Instructional Systems Designers (ISDs) are responsible for the systematic analysis, design and development of training solutions specifically intended for formal training delivery, using an analytical approach grounded in a detailed understanding of how individuals learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis to evaluate customer technical training needs to determine appropriate training content, objectives and courseware design methodologies.
• Design, develop and evaluate custom technical training courseware, assessments and assurance artefacts, collaborating closely with technical SMEs to ensure high quality, complex content targeted to the audience.
• Provide training services that meet the highest technical and quality standards, regulatory requirements and company policies, embracing first time quality as a way of life.
• Identify and correct conditions and behaviours that affect employee, public and customer safety; uphold safety standards; demonstrate proactive safety culture leadership.
• Gather data to support proposals and assist with the preparation and presentation of reports regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of training projects and curricula.
• Coach, mentor and develop others, providing instruction and guidance in the performance of instructional system design principles and methodologies.
• Discover new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking to determine new instructional strategies, methods, technologies and tools related to instructional systems design for internal and external customers.

Required Skills and Experience

• Ability to obtain a UK security clearance.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the analysis, design, development or assurance of custom instructor led and distance learning courseware outputs, preferably within aerospace, energy, transport or manufacturing industries.
• Sound knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design and methods of evaluation.
• General knowledge of and some experience in the application of a standardised Systems Approach to Training (SAT).
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to various industry and customer sites throughout the UK.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with Adobe Storyline 360.
• Experience with Learning and Content Management Systems (LCMS).

What Boeing Offers You

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning: develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan.
• Short term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long term sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 6 annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme support for ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tools and incentives.

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK citizenship.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: Not a shift worker (United Kingdom).

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to conducting interviews in accessible locations, encouraging the use of assistive technology such as screen readers, and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.