Learning & Development Manager

About the role

Impulse Space is hiring a Learning & Development Manager in Redondo Beach, California, to set up the systems, programs and processes that support employee development, training and compliance across the company. The role owns the company's LMS, builds training programs, partners with technical and business leaders, manages external training providers and sets up reporting and processes to scale L&D in a fast-paced aerospace environment. It is primarily office-based, with occasional travel.

Key responsibilities

• Own and optimize the company's LMS, including course assignment, enrollment, completion tracking and reporting
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Mission Management, EHS, Security, Quality, Legal and People teams to identify training needs and develop company-wide and role-specific programs
• Develop and maintain onboarding, compliance, safety, technical and professional-development training
• Manage third-party training vendors, including selection, scheduling, delivery and budget
• Establish training policies, compliance tracking, reporting and metrics, and improve programs as the company scales

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Training or a related HR function
• Demonstrated experience selecting, implementing or administering an LMS
• Demonstrated experience building training programs or L&D capabilities from the ground up
• Project management and stakeholder-management skills
• Experience with training compliance, reporting and/or audit readiness
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred: 5+ years in aerospace, defense, manufacturing or another regulated industry; familiarity with ITAR/export controls, cybersecurity, safety, ethics or other government-contractor training requirements; instructional design experience or an L&D certification (e.g. ATD/CPTD); experience scaling L&D in a high-growth startup; bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Required skills

• Microsoft 365
• HRIS and LMS platforms

What we offer

• Pay of $130,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on role, level, location and market data
• Possible long-term incentives such as stock options for full-time hires
• Medical, vision and dental coverage, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan