Learning & Development ManagerDepartment: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 / year
DescriptionAs the
Learning & Development Manager at Impulse, you will establish the systems, programs, and processes that support employee development, training, and compliance across the company.
This role will own the company's LMS, build training programs, partner with technical and business leaders, manage external training providers, and establish the reporting and processes needed to scale L&D in a fast-paced aerospace environment.
Primarily office-based at our Redondo Beach facility. Occasional travel may be required.
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 while continuously improving programs as the company scales
Minimum Qualifications- 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
- Strong project management and stakeholder-management skills
- Demonstrated experience with training compliance, reporting, and/or audit readiness
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and HRIS/LMS platforms
- High school diploma, or GED certificate equivalent
Preferred Skills and Experience- 5+ years of demonstrated experience 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 programs in a high-growth startup
- Bachelors degree in engineering, or related field
Additional Information:Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the
form of stock options, and access to
medical, vision & dental coverage as well as
access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
