Operations Training Curriculum Designer/Instructor Level 3/4 - Colorado Springs
northrop grummanColorado Springs, CO
$103,600 per year
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northrop grummanColorado Springs, COtoday
$103,600 per year
Occupations
Training and Development SpecialistsInstructional CoordinatorsTraining and Development ManagersIndustries
Professional and Management Development TrainingGuided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingSpace Research and TechnologyRelocation AssistanceRelocation assistance may be available.
Clearance RequiredYes. Clearance type: Secret.
TravelYes, 10% of the time.
LocationColorado Springs, CO. 100% onsite.
Primary ResponsibilitiesCurriculum Development: create, manage, and maintain dynamic training products for mission operations.
Scenario & Exercise Design: build automated scenarios, mission exercises, and certification check‑rides for customers and internal staff.
Training Needs Analysis: partner with Mission & Systems Leads to identify gaps, and craft training plans, reference guides, and evaluation tools.
Operational Alignment: ensure every curriculum element mirrors the latest on‑orbit checkout, commissioning, and primary mission procedures.
Customer Interaction: serve as the primary training liaison, delivering clear, impactful instruction to external partners.
Standardization & Compliance: support multiple programs, guaranteeing consistent, contract‑compliant delivery across the Software & Controls and Engineering division.
Team Collaboration: coordinate with Training Leads to meet timelines, milestones, and quality standards.
Additional ResponsibilitiesOn‑Console Satellite Command and Control
Satellite Vehicle telemetry analysis
Contingency operations procedures
Training material development per Instructional System Design processes
Training delivery to customers in support of instructor‑led training events
Training simulators/systems operations in support of training activities
Ground System anomaly troubleshooting and resolution experience
Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) experience
RPO mission planning and orbital analysis experience
Experience with MS Office Suite products
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Level 3/4 proficiency: proven experience designing technical curricula for aerospace, defense, or high‑tech environments.
Technical acumen: familiarity with satellite operations, mission‑critical software, and automated training platforms.
Instructional mastery: ability to translate complex technical concepts into engaging, hands‑on learning experiences.
Collaboration skills: comfortable working with cross‑functional teams and external customers.
Detail‑oriented mindset: precision in aligning training material with evolving operational documentation and mission requirements.
Adaptability: ready to juggle multiple programs while maintaining a consistent, high‑quality training standard.
Basic Qualifications for Level 3Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
Consider up to 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree.
Active U.S. Government DoD Top‑Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
Simulation/scenario development experience.
Modeling, simulation, and analysis of orbital maneuvers and orbit estimation.
Expertise in orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling, simulation.
Familiarity with astrodynamics tools: FreeFlyer, System Tool Kit, NASA GMAT, Orbit Determination Toolbox.
Advanced orbital mechanics knowledge and experience.
Basic Qualifications for Level 4Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
Consider up to 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree.
Active U.S. Government DoD Top‑Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access.
Simulation/scenario development experience.
Modeling, simulation, and analysis of orbital maneuvers and orbit estimation.
Expertise in orbital propagation and perturbations, orbit estimation, orbital maneuvers, modeling, simulation.
Familiarity with astrodynamics tools: FreeFlyer, System Tool Kit, NASA GMAT, Orbit Determination Toolbox.
Advanced orbital mechanics knowledge and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Lesson plan development experience.
Simulation/scenario development experience.
Experience with training development tools such as Camtasia or Adobe Captivate.
Rendezvous and Proximity Operations mission planning/orbital analysis experience.
Advanced orbital mechanics knowledge and experience.
Salary RangesPrimary Level: $103,600.00 – $155,400.00
Secondary Level: $129,300.00 – $193,900.00
Benefits:
Employees are eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. We offer health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.
EEO Statement:
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.
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Level
SeniorL5
Salary
$103,600 per year
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Occupation
Training and Development Specialists
Industry
Professional and Management Development Training
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