Sentinel - Technical Services - Principal Engineer - 19510

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Principal Engineer - Technical Services to join its team. This position is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program.

Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s 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.

What You Will Get To Do:
This individual will be responsible for working within a team to do all the phases of the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation (ADDIE) model for a new training system supporting the United States Air Force.The individual will need to collaborate with multiple subject matter experts (SMEs) to create a training system for multiple Air Force Specialty Codes, collaborating with multiple teams throughout a dynamic program to identify current and future training knowledge and skill gaps. The selected candidate will have demonstrated experience applying analysis processes, adult learning theories and instructional strategies, technical expertise creating SCORM compliant courseware and implementing Kirkpatrick’s 4 levels of evaluation to include, formative, summative, and operational evaluation processes.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates comprehensive expertise in analyzing and evaluating knowledge and skill gaps to identify training requirements and develop appropriate learning solutions.
• Design and develop training products for multiple modalities, including online, in-person, hybrid, as well as synchronous and asynchronous formats.
•  Develop a comprehensive suite of training materials—including instructor-led sessions, microlearning modules, interactive online courses, and on-the-job qualification/certification programs—with minimal supervision.
•  Curriculum design experience utilizing current SCORM standards Technical and creative writing; developing technical training CDRLs.
• Experience with digital instructional design software (e.g., Camtasia, Storyline, Adobe Captivate/Creative Suite)
• Stay at the forefront of training research, continuously monitoring emerging learning theories, software tools, and industry standards and translating insights into strategic enhancements. 
• May evaluate and/or oversee contractors or vendors to develop training courseware.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Human Performance, Training and Learning Development, Psychology, Marketing, or related field.
• Principal Engineer Technical Services: 5 Years of experience with Bachelors of Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in 'lieu of' a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• 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 in conducting training evaluations in accordance with Kirkpatrick 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 breakdown knowledge and skill gaps to identify appropriate learning solutions
• Multimedia design experience (audio/video editing, 2D/3D design, animation, software simulation, etc.) 
• Experience using multiple instructional development software tools
• Experience executing and delivering training system products on large DoD military program 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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