Technical Services Engineer /Instructional Systems Designer 2 / 3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Technical Services Engineer/Principal Engineer (dual level) to support the Sentinel Program in Roy, Utah. The role works with a team through all phases of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model to develop a new training system for the United States Air Force. The employee will collaborate with subject matter experts and teams across the program to identify current and future training knowledge and skill gaps for multiple Air Force Specialty Codes. The role applies analysis processes, adult learning theories, and instructional strategies; creates SCORM-compliant courseware; and implements Kirkpatrick’s four levels of evaluation, including formative, summative, and operational evaluation. The requisition may be filled at Technical Services Engineer (Level 2) or Technical Services Principal Engineer (Level 3). The position may offer relocation assistance and has a standard 9/80 work schedule.
Requirements
- For Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Human Performance, Training and Learning Development, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field, plus 2 years of experience; alternatively, 0 years of experience with a master's degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- For Level 3: Bachelor's degree in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Human Performance, Training and Learning Development, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field, plus 5 years of experience; alternatively, 3 years of experience with a master's degree or 1 year with a Ph.D. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret clearance at application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- Experience designing learning materials for technical disciplines.
- Experience developing learning materials for technical disciplines.
- Experience developing technology-based learning products.
- Experience creating formative and summative evaluations for technical disciplines.
- Experience conducting training evaluations according to Kirkpatrick’s four levels and Phillips’ five levels of evaluation.
- Experience working with ADDIE and other training-development models for technical disciplines.
- Experience applying adult learning theories and process-driven instructional design principles.
- Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of human performance processes for breaking down knowledge and skill gaps and identifying appropriate learning solutions.
- Experience with digital instructional design software such as Camtasia, Storyline, Adobe Captivate, or Creative Suite.
- Multimedia design experience, including audio/video editing, 2D/3D design, animation, or software simulation.
- Experience using multiple instructional development software tools.
- Experience conducting training evaluations according to Kirkpatrick’s four levels and Phillips’ five levels of evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct gap analyses of knowledge and skill levels and translate findings into targeted training tasks and learning solutions.
- Design and develop training products for online, in-person, and hybrid modalities, in synchronous and asynchronous formats.
- Develop instructor-led sessions, microlearning modules, interactive online courses, and on-the-job qualification and certification programs under direct supervision.
- Write technical and creative documentation, including training CDRLs.
- Stay current with training-and-development research, learning theory, emerging software tools, and industry standards, and apply findings to design decisions.
- Evaluate and, when needed, oversee contractors or vendors developing training courseware.
- Design curricula that conform to current SCORM standards.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and program teams to identify current and future training knowledge and skill gaps.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
