Principal Technical Trainer

Northrop Grumman•Roselle, IL

36d

About The Position

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Principal Technical Trainer based out of Baltimore, MD. You will be responsible for training personnel on manual & automated activities. You will also be responsible for training on equipment including soldering station tools, pick and place & wire bonding. You will work with subject matter experts to create appropriate training. You consider yourself a motivated professional who self-initiates to apply knowledge of adult learning principles utilizing innovative solutions that meet organizational educational needs. You will collaborate with training staff and subject matter experts to identify, plan, create, design, test, implement, deliver, support, and maintain effective and engaging learning opportunities and training activities through a variety of modalities (self-paced, in-person, mobile, virtual, virtual, video, job aids, microlearning, articles, etc.). You have experience in facilitating learning and improving performance by creating, using, and managing appropriate learning theories, cognitive and technological processes, and resources. You thrive working collaboratively in a team environment across manufacturing and engineering disciplines to accomplish mission goals. You excel in a fast-paced mission-focused environment and are able to meet rapid delivery timelines. What You Will Get to Do: Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify specific training needs and develop solutions Identify the best approach to training requirements including, but not limited to hardware, software, simulations, job aids, microlearning, articles, videos, course assessment, examinations, and computer assisted and adaptive learning environments, testing, behavior-based assessment, and performance Develop range of instructional materials and products for technology-based courses, including online, mobile, immersive and performance support (e.g., self-paced guides, microlearning, case studies, job aids, and evaluations; scenario-based storyboards) Design and develop curricula to support program implementation across targeted audiences. Demonstrate and utilize effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills Create and analyze assessments to evaluate learning effectiveness and instructional improvement opportunities, including pre-tests, post-tests, and knowledge checks Support train-the-trainer to qualify others for content delivery Adapt and present material to various knowledge levels through excellent written and verbal communication

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 5 years of relevant work experience as an instructor/teacher or in electronics and/or electrical theory; Master's degree in a relevant field with 3 years of relevant work experience as an instructor/teacher or in electronics and/or electrical theory; 9 years of relevant work experience as an instructor/teacher or in electronics and/or electrical theory may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
Experience developing instructor guides, student manuals, workbooks, job aids, and related materials
The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Level Security Clearance is required
U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Analyzing, Designing, Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating (ADDIE) learning systems
Experience developing e-learning (e.g. computer-based, web-based training, online learning) that is delivered through digital media including Learning Management Systems (LMS) , web, video, or mobile devices
Experience teaching (will consider military experience) including designing and developing formal course curriculums, establishing workforce development training needs, developing goals and objectives, developing training programs, and applying the ISD process
Experience managing a virtual classroom environment
Experience in selecting appropriate instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, self-study, lectures, demonstration-performance, problem-based learning, student-centered learning, and guided discussion
Expertise in Microelectronics and Surface Mount Electronics Technologies
IPC J-STD 001 Certified

Responsibilities

Work with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to identify specific training needs and develop solutions
Identify the best approach to training requirements including, but not limited to hardware, software, simulations, job aids, microlearning, articles, videos, course assessment, examinations, and computer assisted and adaptive learning environments, testing, behavior-based assessment, and performance
Develop range of instructional materials and products for technology-based courses, including online, mobile, immersive and performance support (e.g., self-paced guides, microlearning, case studies, job aids, and evaluations; scenario-based storyboards)
Design and develop curricula to support program implementation across targeted audiences.
Demonstrate and utilize effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills
Create and analyze assessments to evaluate learning effectiveness and instructional improvement opportunities, including pre-tests, post-tests, and knowledge checks
Support train-the-trainer to qualify others for content delivery
Adapt and present material to various knowledge levels through excellent written and verbal communication