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Learning & Development Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 130000 - 160000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
10 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
As 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 companys 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.
Primarily office-based at our Redondo Beach facility. Occasional travel may be required.
Responsibilities
- Own and optimize the companys 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 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.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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 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.
Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder) an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Manager
