Principal / Senior Principal Flight Simulation Trainer

Northrop Grumman; California; On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Flight Simulation Trainer to join our team at Beale, CA. The role focuses on developing and delivering advanced flight simulation training, collaborating across programs, engineering, and mission assurance to ensure consistent, high-quality content.

You will design and revise curricula, courseware, and evaluation tools for complex technical subjects, while applying adult learning principles and ISD practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Flight Operations training/materials development.
• Masters degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience.
• PhD AND 1 year related professional/military experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program, Engineering, and Mission Assurance teams to develop and integrate capability updates to Operations O&S computer-based training material in accordance with SOW requirements and company procedures.
• Ensure developed training materials align with company standards and program requirements.
• Identify gaps or deficiencies in training content, devices, or processes and recommend improvements.
• Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.

Skills

Training Development

ISD / Curriculum design

Adult learning principles

Technical writing

Flight/simulator experience

JIRA

Adobe Captivate

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience

Master’s degree + 3 years of experience

PhD + 1 year of experience

Tools

JIRA

Adobe Captivate

Microsoft Office

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal or Senior Principal Flight Simulation Trainer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Beale, CA.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program, Engineering, and Mission Assurance teams to develop and integrate capability updates to Operations O&S computer-based training material in accordance with SOW requirements and company procedures.
• Ensure developed training materials align with company standards and program requirements.
• Identify gaps or deficiencies in training content, devices, or processes and recommend improvements.
• Develop solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree AND 5 years of related professional/military experience in Flight Operations training/materials development, OR a Masters degree AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a PhD AND 1 year related professional/military experience.
• Must have an active USG Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and be able to obtain and retain USG Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Training Development Expertise
• Experience designing or revising training curricula, courseware, and evaluation tools for complex technical or operational subjects.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles, Instructional Systems Design (ISD), or training systems development.
• Technical Experience
• Experience conducting flight, simulator, or procedures training (e.g., military, commercial, or contractor training environment).
• Working knowledge of aircraft systems, normal and emergency procedures, and flight operations concepts.
• Experienced with technical writing, training development, and conducting briefings and/or presentations.
• Ability to research engineering data, technical manuals, and utilize Subject Matter Experts, team members, and established processes to complete complex training materials, schedules, and related projects.
• General Requirements
• Ability to gain proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and an ability to learn and become proficient with software used for training development, project tracking, and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Self-starter with demonstrated initiative to execute workload to standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flight / Simulator Experience
• Prior experience as an FAA certified flight instructor or military equivalent
• Experience working in a military or commercial aviation environment.
• Experience with Computer-Based Training development software such as Adobe Captivate.
• Knowledge of project management software such as JIRA
• Assessing & evaluating training products and recommending / implementing improvements to Computer-based training materials.
• Basic understanding of Instructional System Design in relation to creating Computer-based training.
• Basic understanding of the ADDIE process as it relates to the courseware development process.
• Experience with technical writing, training development, and conducting briefings and/or presentations.
• Experience with Quality Assurance or performing quality reviews of technical publications or training documents.
• Soft Skills & Collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and safety.
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active USG Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $105,800.00 - $158,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.