Summer 2027 Learning Architecture and Design Intern

Divergent • Torrance, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Divergent is seeking a graduate-level Learning Architecture and Design Intern for a 12-week summer 2027 internship at its Torrance, California location. The intern will help develop a next-generation internal learning academy designed to onboard, upskill, and reskill employees across advanced manufacturing, including technicians and engineers. The role focuses on designing, prototyping, and evaluating learning experiences grounded in adult learning principles, performance enablement, and human-centered design.

The intern will create learning modules and pathways, explore emerging learning technologies, and work with technical and operational leaders to translate role requirements and company values into structured curricula and skill progression frameworks. The role also includes measuring learning outcomes against real-world performance, embedding development into feedback and capability-building systems, supporting adoption of learning tools and practices, and conducting applied research to inform continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Must be able to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
• Master’s or PhD candidate in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Adult & Continuing Education, or a related field; Organizational Psychology or Behavioral Science candidates are welcome with a strong interest in learning design.
• Demonstrated experience designing learning materials, programs, or experiences in academic, professional, or applied settings.
• Familiarity with analyzing complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business decisions.
• Experience creating reports and presentations that communicate data-driven findings and recommendations effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfort using AI tools to support writing, content creation, research, and workflow efficiency.
• Understanding of adult learning theory, curriculum design, and instructional models.
• Strong research and synthesis skills, including the ability to translate insights into actionable learning strategies.
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn through feedback.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Track record of success in fast-paced, experimental, high-autonomy environments.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to learning design or authoring tools such as Articulate, Captivate, or Rise.
• Familiarity with LMS environments and standards such as SCORM or xAPI.
• Exposure to learning technologies leveraging AI, AR/VR, or simulation.
• Familiarity with job task analysis, skills mapping, or competency frameworks.
• Comfort analyzing engagement and learning data.
• Prior experience in instructional design, L&D, or workforce development.
• Curiosity about AI, emerging technology, and the future of work.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype learning modules and pathways for advanced manufacturing technician and engineering roles using adult learning and instructional design principles.
• Explore the use of AI tutors, immersive simulations, and AR/VR environments to improve skill mastery and engagement.
• Partner with technical and operational leaders to translate job knowledge, skills, abilities, core values, and behaviors into structured learning journeys and skill progression frameworks.
• Develop and apply learning success metrics tied to real-world performance outcomes; analyze engagement, skill transfer, and behavior-change data.
• Embed learning into real-time feedback and capability-building systems to support dynamic, in-flow development.
• Support adoption of learning systems, tools, and rituals through targeted messaging and learner-centered enablement strategies.
• Research adult learning, instructional design models, and technology-enhanced learning to inform continuous improvement.

Benefits

• The posting describes benefits for regular, full-time employees: competitive compensation, an equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities.
• Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and a year-end shutdown.
• Paid parental leave.
• Health and wellness benefits, including HMO and Premium PPO options.
• Company-sponsored life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives.
• Collaborative, dynamic, high-performing team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern