Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Technical Services Sr. Principal Engineer (T04 level). This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
The selected candidate 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.
Primary Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leverage adult learning theory to architect instructional strategies that drive measurable performance improvement across complex training programs.
Analyze and evaluate knowledge and skill gaps to identify training tasks to 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
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)
Multimedia design experience (audio/video editing, 2D/3D design, animation, software simulation, etc.)
Ability to identify an appropriate learning theory based on analysis and implement throughout a development process
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, with 8 Years of related experience with a Bachelors of Science; 6 Years with a Masters degree; 4 Year with PhD
Must have U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret Level clearance
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 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
Experience applying adult learning theories and process-driven instructional design principles
Experience executing and delivering training system products on large DoD military program
Experience leading a team of junior training system employees
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
Active US Government Secret clearance
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of human performance processes to breakdown knowledge and skill gaps to identify appropriate learning solutions
Experience in conducting training evaluations in accordance with Kirkpatrick 4 levels of evaluation and Phillips 5 levels of evaluation
Position Benefits
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
https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/
This position’s standard work schedule is a 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's in Instructional Systems Design, Instructional Technology, Human Performance, Training and Learning Development, Psychology, Marketing, or related field with 8 years related experience (6 years with Master's; 4 years with PhD)
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain U.S. Government Secret level clearance
- 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 working in ADDIE and other training development models
- Experience applying adult learning theories and process-driven instructional design principles
- Ability to travel 10% of the time
- Experience executing and delivering training system products on large DoD military programs
- Experience leading a team of junior training system employees
- Curriculum design experience utilizing current SCORM standards
- Experience with digital instructional design software (Camtasia, Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Creative Suite)
- Multimedia design experience (audio/video editing, 2D/3D design, animation, software simulation)
- Active US Government Secret clearance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of human performance processes to identify appropriate learning solutions
- Experience conducting training evaluations in accordance with Kirkpatrick and Phillips models
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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