Senior Technical Training & Development Specialist

Why Castelion Why Now

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus ownership and excellence are decisive advantages - and were building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage where youll have significant ownership collaborate with exceptional teammates and make a direct measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function.

Senior Technical Training & Development Specialist

The Senior Technical Training & Development Specialist oversees the development implementation and delivery of technical training and competency-based qualification programs across Castelions manufacturing engineering and operational teams.

Reporting to the Training & Competency Lead this position supports the execution of the organizations training strategy through hands-on instruction curriculum development instructor qualification and technical workforce development in a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement role-based technical curricula and qualification pathways using established instructional design and adult learning methodologies.
• Collaborate with SMEs across manufacturing engineering propulsion avionics composites and test to identify training needs and develop effective learning solutions.
• Design and facilitate hands-on training technical training cells cohort-based onboarding and structured OJT programs.
• Develop competency standards practical assessments skills checklists and qualification requirements to validate employee proficiency and readiness.
• Lead train-the-trainer initiatives including identifying coaching and qualifying internal instructors to support consistent training delivery.
• Develop technical training materials including presentations facilitator guides practical exercises assessments and job aids.
• Partner with EHS Quality and Program Security to integrate applicable safety quality and compliance requirements into training programs.
• Incorporate Castelions culture of ownership rapid iteration continuous improvement and hands-on problem-solving while maintaining safety and qualification standards.
• Evaluate training effectiveness maintain curricula as processes evolve and implement improvements based on operational needs and learner performance.
• Support technical training partnerships with educational institutions apprenticeship programs and external training providers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to training personnel while supporting program priorities resource planning and execution.
• Travel between Castelions Torrance CA and Rio Rancho NM locations as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technical Education Instructional Design or a related field or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience developing or leading technical training programs in manufacturing engineering aerospace defense or a similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience with instructional design technical curriculum development and hands-on training delivery.
• Experience developing competency assessments qualification criteria and structured OJT programs.
• Strong facilitation leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently develop technical training materials and collaborate effectively with SMEs.
• Experience coordinating multiple training initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel between company locations as needed.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in aerospace defense propulsion avionics composites or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience establishing hands-on training environments and train-the-trainer programs.
• Familiarity with AS9100 OSHA and manufacturing quality and safety requirements.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and instructional development tools.
• Experience mentoring technical instructors or instructional designers.
• Familiarity with competency-based qualification systems workforce development and continuous improvement methodologies.

Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites systems or information as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law regulation executive order or government contract requirements. You will be notified if and when such requirements apply.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Castelion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Castelion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application participate in the interview process or otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis and handled in accordance with applicable law.

Castelion is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications business needs and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

EAR/ITAR Requirements

This position requires access to export-controlled information and as such employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidates ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Required Experience:

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