Sentinel - Technical Services - Sr. Principal Engineer - 19511

Relocation assistance may be available. Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required at time of application (investigation completed within the last 6 years). Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, our employees work on revolutionary systems that impact lives worldwide, from historic technological advancements to shaping the future across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and innovation, where your voice is valued and growth is encouraged. This position supports the Sentinel program, contributing to the sustainment, development, production, and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Apply adult learning theories to create instructional strategies for a training program.
• Analyze and evaluate knowledge and skill gaps to identify training tasks and develop appropriate learning solutions.
• Design and develop training products for multiple modalities, including online, in-person, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous formats.
• Create a wide variety of training materials, such as instructor-led courses, microlearning, interactive online modules, and on-the-job qualification/certification courses.
• Curriculum design utilizing current SCORM standards.
• Technical and creative writing; developing technical training CDRLs.
• Use digital instructional design software (e.g., Camtasia, Storyline, Adobe Captivate/Creative Suite).
• Multimedia design experience (audio/video editing, 2D/3D design, animation, software simulation).
• Identify appropriate learning theories based on analysis and implement them throughout the development process.
• Stay abreast of training and development research, including learning theory, software tools, and standards.
• Evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop training courseware.
• Execute and deliver training system products on large DoD military programs.
• Lead a team of junior training system employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Human Performance, Training and Learning Development, Psychology, Marketing, or a related field. OR 8 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s, 6 years with a Master’s, or 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance (investigation completed within the last 6 years).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• Experience designing and 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 in accordance with Kirkpatrick’s 4 levels of evaluation and Phillips’ 5 levels of evaluation.
• Experience working in 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of human performance processes to identify and address knowledge and skill gaps.
• Experience in conducting training evaluations using Kirkpatrick’s 4 levels and Phillips’ 5 levels of evaluation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.

Pay

Primary level salary range: $111,700.00 – $167,500.00. Base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differentials, discretionary bonuses, annual bonuses, Long Term Incentives (for Vice President or Director positions), and comprehensive benefits.

Schedule

This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.