Senior Training Lead - Aerospace Manufacturing & Onboarding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Training Representative to drive hands‑on training, workforce readiness, and new hire orientation for the ASTAR organization. This high‑visibility role supports manufacturing‑ready experiences and coordinates onboarding readiness for touch labor and production teams.

You will deliver instructor‑led training, maintain LMS records, and partner with Operations to align staffing with program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with aerospace manufacturing experience or Master’s with relevant experience.
• Ability to lead hands‑on instructor‑led training and deliver presentations to large groups.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently and resolve issues with limited oversight.
• Interface effectively with employees, managers and cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training across classroom and shop-floor settings with safety and technical focus.
• Audit and update training content to stay 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 the end-to-end orientation lifecycle and evolve the curriculum.
• Coordinate safety training, badge support, PPE guidance, and day-one logistics.
• Escalate onboarding barriers and drive cross-functional solutions.
• Collaborate with Operations Leadership to align hiring with program needs and shifts.
• Design transition processes from training to production floor for mentors.
• Represent the organization at hiring events and partnerships with schools and agencies.

Skills

Hands-on training

Presentation skills

Task management

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing environment familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

LMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal Training Representative to drive hands‑on training, workforce readiness, and new hire orientation for the ASTAR organization. This high‑visibility role supports manufacturing‑ready experiences and coordinates onboarding readiness for touch labor and production teams.

You will deliver instructor‑led training, maintain LMS records, and partner with Operations to align staffing with program needs.