Learning Systems Architect

Firefly Aerospace•Cedar Park, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Learning Systems Architect to lead the day-to-day operations, administration, optimization, and evolution of enterprise learning technology systems supporting approximately 2,000 users in a growing aerospace manufacturing environment. The role will support the final phases of the Cornerstone OnDemand implementation, system launch, and ongoing platform success. Working with Talent Development, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, HR Operations, and IT, the Learning Systems Architect will build scalable learning workflows, maintain reliable training records, support skills and qualification management, and provide reporting to inform workforce decisions. The role combines hands-on Cornerstone administration with systems design, data analytics, and continuous improvement to improve efficiency, compliance, and the employee learning experience. This position is 100% onsite at Firefly's corporate headquarters in Cedar Park, Texas. Candidates must meet applicable U.S. Government space technology export authorization requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of professional experience; Learning & Development, Software Development, Instructional Technology, or Business is preferred.
3–5 years of hands-on system administration, configuration, and structural management within Cornerstone OnDemand (CSOD), specifically using Custom Reporting or Reporting 2.0.
Strong knowledge of managing training compliance in a strictly audited environment, including data versioning and record retention.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting bi-directional Workday-to-Cornerstone integrations, process automation, AI tools or enablement, or workflow tools such as Microsoft Power Automate.
A master's degree with 2–3 years of relevant experience.
Prior experience supporting technical training within an AS9100 quality management system (QMS) framework.
Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design principles to align content and delivery platforms.
Experience transitioning traditional learning pathways into a dynamic skills or versatility matrix, including structuring 0–5 proficiency scales within Cornerstone.
Experience collaborating on cross-functional teams using Agile/Scrum or Kanban frameworks to roll out platform updates or custom software features.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary business owner and technical administrator of Cornerstone OnDemand, ensuring platform reliability, usability, data integrity, and ongoing optimization.
Configure organizational units, user groups, custom fields, security roles, learning objects, curricula, assignment profiles, and automated notifications.
Partner with implementation teams on data migration validation, system configuration testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and go-live readiness.
Establish and maintain platform administration standards, configuration documentation, testing procedures, and change-control processes.
Troubleshoot system issues, manage vendor support requests, coordinate defect resolution, and assess the impact of platform releases.
Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and expand manager and employee self-service capabilities.
Work with Talent Development, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Quality, and EHS to configure and maintain role-based learning requirements, technical skill matrices, qualification pathways, and competency-related workflows.
Translate approved job requirements, critical skills, and proficiency standards into scalable system configurations and learning assignment rules.
Collaborate with business and Quality stakeholders to establish controls for qualification records, approvals, evidence traceability, and recurring requirements.
Design, develop, and maintain reports and dashboards using Cornerstone Reporting 2.0 and other approved reporting capabilities.
Partner with HR Operations and IT to establish accurate data flows between Workday, Cornerstone, and other approved enterprise systems.
Support audit readiness by ensuring training and qualification evidence can be retrieved and reconciled across systems.
Partner with Talent Development leadership to develop and execute a roadmap for learning technology optimization and capability management.
Evaluate platform functionality and emerging learning technologies against business requirements, security constraints, user needs, and operational priorities.
Collaborate with instructional designers to establish technical standards for digital learning content, including supported SCORM and other applicable formats.