Principal Technical Trainer San Diego, CA
Apply Now

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) in San Diego, CA is seeking to hire a Technical Skills Instructor. The candidate will be responsible for training personnel on manual & automated activities. They will also be responsible for training on equipment including, soldering station tools, assembly tooling & IPC theory. They will work with subject matter experts to create appropriate training.

Job responsibilities include the following:

  • Designs and delivers programs to train all levels of personnel. Develops tests and visual aids, conducts training classes, and develops criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities.

  • Keeps abreast of training and development research: learning theory, motivation theory, and new materials, methods, and techniques. Develops in-house programs and practices to identify developmental needs, including preparing personnel for more responsible positions and increasing effectiveness in present assignments.

  • May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop and/or administer training programs. May be responsible for development of e-learning programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor's degree in field relating to science, business, or adult education, and 5 years of relevant experience (or 7 years of experience in electronics manufacturing assembly may be considered in lieu of a degree). 3 Years of experience with Masters degree.

• Proficiency with MS Office to include MS Excel, MS PowerPoint (experience with MS Visio and MS Project a plus)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Understanding of Adult Learning Theory

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expertise in Cable/Wire Harness and Surface Mount Electronics Technologies highly desirable. Intermediate proficiency in CBT/WBT development, a background in technical writing, Human Performance Technology or other related fields

  • J-STD 001 Certified

  • Blended Learning experience

  • Proficiency with eLearning software (experience with Articulate Storyline, Articulate Studio, Adobe Captivate a plus.

  • Experience delivering adult training/education.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in unmanned systems, cybersecurity, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For our complete EEO/ AA statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

MAQEA

Salary Range: $78,500 - $117,700

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority . The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

Apply Now Search All Jobs

Apply Now