Principal Training Representative

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Training Representative to support hands-on training, workforce readiness, and new hire orientation for the ASTAR organization. This high-visibility role connects Workforce Development with Operations to ensure a manufacturing-ready experience across touch-labor processes.

The candidate will deliver instructor-led training for composites, structures, and coatings, manage training records in LMS, and drive readiness initiatives with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years aerospace manufacturing experience in composites, structures, or coatings OR master’s degree with 3 years experience.
• Ability to lead hands-on instructor-led training and deliver presentations to large 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 partners.
• 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.
• Audit and update training content to remain technically relevant to shop-floor requirements.
• Maintain training records and certifications within LMS and readiness trackers.
• Maintain and optimize training facilities and technology for a world-class learning environment.
• Lead end-to-end orientation lifecycle, evolving curriculum to reflect business landscape and values.
• Coordinate readiness activities such as safety training, badge support, PPE guidance, and day-one logistics.
• Escalate onboarding barriers and drive cross-functional solutions to prevent delays.
• Collaborate with Operations Leadership to align hiring with program needs and shift requirements.
• Design and facilitate transition from training to production floor with manager onboarding support.
• Represent the organization at hiring events and support partnerships with technical schools and workforce agencies.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years aerospace manufacturing experience

Master's degree + 3 years aerospace manufacturing experience

Tools

Excel

LMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Training Representative to support hands‑on training, workforce readiness, and new hire orientation for the ASTAR organization.

This is a high‑visibility role that contributes to a strong manufacturing‑ready experience for new and existing employees. In addition to orientation and readiness activities for touch‑labor employees, this role also conducts hands‑on training for manufacturing processes such as composites, structures, and coatings. They ensure trainees are ready for handoff to the manufacturing floor.

The selected candidate will serve as a key link between Workforce Development and Operations by delivering training, coordinating onboarding readiness, resolving issues, and scheduling of training resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor‑led training across classroom and shop‑floor settings, focusing on safety, compliance, and technical fundamentals.
• Leverage manufacturing insights to continuously audit and update training content, ensuring it remains technically relevant to evolving 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 ensure it reflects 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 ultimate escalation point for onboarding barriers, proactively driving cross‑functional solutions to prevent delays in personnel readiness.
• Collaborate with Operations Leadership to align hiring with program‑specific needs and shift requirements.
• Design and facilitate the transition process from the training environment to the production floor, ensuring managers are equipped to receive and mentor new talent.
• Represent the organization at hiring events and support partnerships with technical schools and workforce agencies.

BQs

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and accumulation of 5 years aerospace manufacturing experience in either composites, structures, or low observable coatings and/or related education experience or master’s degree and 3 years of manufacturing experience and/or related education 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.

PQs

• Experience procuring production material.
• Experience partnering closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, HR, or other cross‑functional teams.
• Experience delivering instructor‑led training in classroom and/or production support settings.
• Experience tracking training completion, employee readiness, or onboarding progress using Excel, LMS, or other data systems.
• Experience preparing training materials, classrooms, job aids, or supporting training logistics.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and group engagement skills.
• Must possess basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00

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.

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 northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.