Principal or Sr Principal Flight Simulation Trainer
Listed on 2026-06-02
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start:
Yes. Clearance type:
Top Secret. Travel:
Yes, 25% of the time.
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history—from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work—and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
This requisition may be filled at the Principal or Sr Principal level based on requirements listed below.
Responsibilities- Translates complex aircraft systems and flying procedures to develop detailed flight training curriculum content, including lesson plans, and exercises tailored to specific aircraft types and student skill levels.
- Elicits software and hardware requirements through detailed analysis of technical data to meet customer requirements.
- Leads cross-functional efforts on device functionality testing and the resolution of technical issues.
- Performs product demonstrations of device functionality and capability in support of program milestones and incentives.
- Collaborate with product trainers and engineering teams to provide input on curriculum design and device functionality based on external stakeholder training needs.
- Troubleshoot training device issues with hardware and software engineers to resolve technical problems.
- Test and validate training scenarios within aircrew training devices to ensure accuracy, realism and technical alignment with regulations and standards.
- Conducts instructional sessions, briefings, follow-ups, and proficiency checks on flight simulators in accordance with federal air regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Evaluates trainee progress and recommends qualification or additional training. Reviews simulator design and training effectiveness to provide maximum proficiency.
- Coordinates utilization schedules for training flight crews and necessary engineering support.
- Utilize Instructional Systems Design to solve complex learning and performance problems.
3)
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years’ experience in training and development materials; OR a Masters' Degree with 3 years’ experience in training and development materials
- Rated Aircrew (Pilot, Navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), Weapon System Officer (WSO), Naval Flight Officer (NFO)).
- Instructor qualification within the past 5 years
- Proficient with Microsoft products
- Final US Government Secret Clearance to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top-Secret Clearance
- Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
4)
- Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years’ experience in training and development materials; OR a Master's Degree with 6 years’ experience in training and development materials
- Rated Aircrew (Pilot, Navigator, Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO), Weapon System Officer (WSO), Naval Flight Officer (NFO)).
- Instructor qualification within the past 5 years
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Final US Government Secret Clearance to be considered and the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top-Secret Clearance
- Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM
- FTU / FRS instructor
- Experienced/ combat mission ready in one or more combat mission design series (MDS) or…
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