Aerospace Training Lead — Hands-On Onboarding & Readiness

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 85,600 - 128,400; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Training Representative to support hands‑on training, workforce readiness, and new hire orientation for ASTAR. This role strengthens the manufacturing‑ready experience by coordinating onboarding and delivering essential training for composites, structures, and coatings.

The position demands project leadership, collaboration with Operations, and the ability to update curriculum to reflect evolving shop‑floor needs while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years aerospace manufacturing experience in composites, structures, or low observable coatings or related education experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to lead hands-on instructor-led training and deliver presentations to large employee groups.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, process-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently and resolve issues with limited oversight.
• Ability to interface with employees, managers, and cross-functional business partners.
• Must possess working knowledge of manufacturing, production, or operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training across classroom and shop-floor settings, focusing on safety, compliance, and technical fundamentals.
• Leverage manufacturing insights to audit and update training content to stay technically relevant to shop-floor requirements.
• Support the accuracy of training records and certifications within LMS and readiness trackers.
• Maintain and optimize training facilities and technology to provide a world-class learning environment.
• Lead the end-to-end orientation lifecycle, evolving the curriculum to reflect the current business landscape and cultural values.
• Coordinate readiness activities such as safety training, badge support, PPE guidance, and day-one logistics.
• Act as the escalation point for onboarding barriers, driving cross-functional solutions to prevent delays.
• Collaborate with Operations Leadership to align hiring with program-specific needs and shift requirements.
• Design and facilitate the transition process from training to production floor, ensuring managers are equipped to mentor new talent.
• Represent the organization at hiring events and support partnerships with technical schools and workforce agencies.

Skills

Instructor-led training

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

LMS

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Training Representative to support hands‑on training, workforce readiness, and new hire orientation for ASTAR. This role strengthens the manufacturing‑ready experience by coordinating onboarding and delivering essential training for composites, structures, and coatings.

The position demands project leadership, collaboration with Operations, and the ability to update curriculum to reflect evolving shop‑floor needs while maintaining