We are a U.S.-headquartered aerospace and advanced engineering technology enterprise delivering next-generation propulsion systems, autonomous flight technologies, space-grade manufacturing platforms, defense-adjacent engineering solutions, and AI-enabled systems integration across commercial and government sectors.

Our workforce includes highly specialized aerospace engineers, systems architects, AI researchers, advanced manufacturing specialists, and global program leaders operating in mission-critical, compliance-driven environments. Continuous innovation, precision execution, and regulatory rigor demand a workforce that evolves at the same velocity as the technology it builds.

As we scale production, expand global R&D centers, and integrate emerging AI-driven engineering systems, building a future-ready workforce through enterprise-grade learning architecture is central to long-term competitiveness.

We are seeking an executive-level Learning & Development Leadership professional to design and lead a global, technology-forward learning ecosystem that integrates leadership development, engineering capability expansion, technical certification pathways, and enterprise succession planning, fully remote within the United States.

This is not a training administration role. This is a strategic capability transformation mandate at an institutional scale.

Job Function

The Learning & Development Leadership role will oversee enterprise learning strategy across engineering, operations, executive leadership, and technical compliance domains. This executive ensures that workforce capability, leadership depth, and succession readiness align with multi-year innovation and operational growth objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect a multi-year global learning strategy aligned with aerospace innovation and operational expansion

• Develop structured technical upskilling programs for AI engineering, systems integration, advanced manufacturing, and compliance domains

• Build executive and emerging leader development frameworks tied to succession pipelines

• Implement competency modeling across technical and operational disciplines

• Oversee enterprise LMS and digital learning platform transformation

• Integrate certification programs aligned with aerospace regulatory requirements

• Establish measurable KPIs tracking capability adoption, productivity lift, and leadership readiness

• Guide workforce planning integration in partnership with HR and Operations leadership

• Manage multi-million-dollar learning and workforce capability budgets

• Lead global onboarding optimization and new-hire acceleration initiatives

• Present workforce capability analytics and ROI metrics to executive leadership and Board committees

• Build and lead distributed global learning and organizational development teams

Strategic Support

• Advise CHRO and executive leadership on long-term talent sustainability strategy

• Support global expansion initiatives by ensuring scalable capability frameworks

• Strengthen M&A integration through a harmonized learning infrastructure

• Align learning programs with ESG and workforce resilience initiatives

• Contribute to innovation velocity by reducing technical skill gaps

• Support defense-adjacent compliance training and certification governance

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 18+ years of progressive learning, organizational development, or workforce transformation leadership

• 8+ years within aerospace, advanced engineering, manufacturing technology, or regulated technical industries

• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale leadership and technical development programs

• Expertise in digital learning platforms and enterprise capability analytics

• Demonstrated success scaling learning infrastructure across distributed global teams

• Experience in presenting strategic workforce initiatives to executive and Board-level stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Organizational Development, Engineering, or Business strongly preferred

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Strategic and systems-oriented workforce architect

• Executive presence with strong cross-functional influence

• High accountability for measurable capability development outcomes

• Analytical and data-driven decision-maker

• Strong executive coaching and stakeholder engagement capability

• Resilient in innovation-driven and compliance-heavy environments

• Governance-focused with disciplined program execution

• Ability to lead global distributed learning teams effectively

Working Conditions

• Fully Remote – United States

• Periodic domestic and international travel for leadership summits and engineering centers (15–25%)

• High-accountability role tied to capability adoption and leadership readiness KPIs

• Executive-level visibility across HR and operational leadership

• Collaboration across distributed global engineering, manufacturing, and corporate teams

Compensation & Benefits

Total Executive Compensation Package: $340,000 – $410,000 USD

Compensation Includes:

• Competitive base salary within stated range

• Performance-based annual incentive aligned with workforce development metrics

• Long-term equity participation and executive incentive eligibility

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• Remote work flexibility and executive home office support

• Executive coaching and leadership development resources

• Generous PTO and executive leave structure

Why Join Us

• Lead workforce transformation within one of the most technologically advanced aerospace enterprises

• Influence the development of engineering and innovation talent, shaping next-generation flight systems

• Partner directly with executive leadership, driving long-term strategic growth

• Competitive executive compensation aligned with measurable talent impact

• Opportunity to architect a world-class learning ecosystem in a mission-critical industry