Principal Lead Systems Trainer - (Aurora Colorado)
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Principal Lead Systems Trainer to be a member of a cross-discipline specialist team located in Aurora, CO. The trainer is responsible for maintaining system level training material, training operational products, conducting training classes to new vehicle engineers & operations engineers, and seeking training improvement opportunities.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to
• Maintenance of program training material related to multiple system architectures
• Development and improvement of training products, procedures, and processes
• Checkout of new baseline updates on the simulator to create required training updates
• Ownership of training suite of scripts used to initialize the simulator into an operations like configuration, responsible for updating and maintaining training scripts
• Ability to work off and or/extended hours covering a 24/7 period of periodic rotating 12-hour shifts
• Demonstrate proficiency utilizing the software SIM to train classes
• Cross-train into operations engineering to update products and attain crew certifications
• May involve periodic rotating crew shifts to maintain proficiency
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 5 years of engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 3 years of engineering experience
• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team
• Must be able to work as an effective member of a badgeless team, be self-motivated, and work under general direction while independently determining and developing approaches to solutions
• Ability to utilize MS Office Tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint to execute responsibilities as needed within the role (presentations, internal/external communications, data, collection, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to present technical material to an audience
• Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, products, and training materials
• Familiarity and practice use with Matlab, Python, and Perl scripting languages
• Familiarity with Linux
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking a Principal Lead Systems Trainer to be a member of a cross-discipline specialist team located in Aurora, CO. The trainer is responsible for maintaining system level training material, training operational products, conducting training classes to new vehicle engineers & operations engineers, and seeking training improvement opportunities.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to
• Maintenance of program training material related to multiple system architectures
• Development and improvement of training products, procedures, and processes
• Checkout of new baseline updates on the simulator to create required training updates
• Ownership of training suite of scripts used to initialize the simulator into an operations like configuration, responsible for updating and maintaining training scripts
• Ability to work off and or/extended hours covering a 24/7 period of periodic rotating 12-hour shifts
• Demonstrate proficiency utilizing the software SIM to train classes
• Cross-train into operations engineering to update products and attain crew certifications
• May involve periodic rotating crew shifts to maintain proficiency
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 5 years of engineering experience OR Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline plus 3 years of engineering experience
• Proven leadership experience on a project and/or team
• Must be able to work as an effective member of a badgeless team, be self-motivated, and work under general direction while independently determining and developing approaches to solutions
• Ability to utilize MS Office Tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint to execute responsibilities as needed within the role (presentations, internal/external communications, data, collection, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, SCI Access and complete a counterintelligence polygraph examination prior to start date
Preferred Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to present technical material to an audience
• Ability to develop and maintain operational procedures, products, and training materials
• Familiarity and practice use with Matlab, Python, and Perl scripting languages
• Familiarity with Linux
Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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