Principal Training Representative

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

3d•$85,600 - $128,400•Onsite

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 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.