Senior Technical Training & Development Specialist

Castelion Corporation • Torrance, CA

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About The Position

The Senior Technical Training & Development Specialist oversees the development, implementation, and delivery of technical training and competency-based qualification programs for Castelion’s manufacturing, engineering, and operational teams. Reporting to the Training & Competency Lead, the role supports the organization’s training strategy through hands-on instruction, curriculum development, instructor qualification, and technical workforce development in a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

The position works with subject matter experts and internal partners to build role-based curricula, practical qualification pathways, hands-on training, and structured on-the-job programs. It also supports instructor development, training effectiveness, continuous improvement, and partnerships with educational institutions and external providers. Travel between Castelion’s Torrance, California, and Rio Rancho, New Mexico, locations may be required as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Education, Instructional Design, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience developing or leading technical training programs in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defense, or a similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience with instructional design, technical curriculum development, and hands-on training delivery.
• Experience developing competency assessments, qualification criteria, and structured on-the-job training programs.
• Strong facilitation, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently develop technical training materials and collaborate effectively with subject matter experts.
• Experience coordinating multiple training initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel between company locations as needed.
• Ability to access applicable export-controlled information without requiring additional export licensing; employment is contingent on this ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, defense, propulsion, avionics, composites, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience establishing hands-on training environments and train-the-trainer programs.
• Familiarity with AS9100, OSHA, and manufacturing quality and safety requirements.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and instructional development tools.
• Experience mentoring technical instructors or instructional designers.
• Familiarity with competency-based qualification systems, workforce development, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement role-based technical curricula and qualification pathways using established instructional design and adult learning methodologies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across manufacturing, engineering, propulsion, avionics, composites, and test to identify training needs and develop learning solutions.
• Design and facilitate hands-on training, technical training cells, cohort-based onboarding, and structured on-the-job training programs.
• Develop competency standards, practical assessments, skills checklists, and qualification requirements to validate employee proficiency and readiness.
• Lead train-the-trainer initiatives, including identifying, coaching, and qualifying internal instructors.
• Develop technical training materials, including presentations, facilitator guides, practical exercises, assessments, and job aids.
• Partner with EHS, Quality, and Program Security to integrate applicable safety, quality, and compliance requirements into training programs.
• Incorporate Castelion’s culture of ownership, rapid iteration, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem-solving while maintaining safety and qualification standards.
• Evaluate training effectiveness, maintain curricula as processes evolve, and implement improvements based on operational needs and learner performance.
• Support technical training partnerships with educational institutions, apprenticeship programs, and external training providers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to training personnel while supporting program priorities, resource planning, and execution.
• Travel between Castelion’s Torrance, California, and Rio Rancho, New Mexico, locations as needed.

Benefits

• Castelion offers a generous benefits package; details are available at the bottom of its Careers page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior