Instructional Designer (Learning & Development)

SpaceX • Full-time • Hybrid in Hawthorne, California, United States • $75,000 - $115,000 / year • 5d ago

Fast Facts

The Instructional Designer will create impactful learning experiences for employee development by designing computer-based training and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role offers an opportunity to lead the development of effective training programs in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include designing and developing training modules, managing various training initiatives, acting as an LMS administrator, and creating resources for people managers. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the team’s SharePoint sites and evaluating online course effectiveness.

Skills: Necessary skills include experience in training curriculum design, learning management systems, communication skills, project management abilities, and knowledge of how to create engaging content for diverse audiences.

Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, proficiency with e-learning authoring tools, strong project management skills, and familiarity with adult learning theories and accessibility principles.

Location: Hawthorne, CA, US

Compensation: $75000 - $115000 / Annually

About the position

The Learning & Development (L&D) team plays a critical role in empowering and developing internal talent through high-impact training and development programs. As an Instructional Designer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging, effective learning experiences that drive employee performance in a fast-paced environment. This role reports to the Manager, Learning & Development.

Responsibilities

Design and develop computer-based training modules to ensure alignment with adult learning principles and desired outcomes
Partner with subject matter experts to design and develop engaging content for a variety of audiences and delivery modes (online courses, SharePoint pages, videos) with clear strategies and tactics to achieve desired learning outcomes
Maintain, revise, and optimize existing learning products, incorporating learner feedback, accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG), and efficiency improvements to meet evolving business needs
Serve as project manager for multiple concurrent initiatives, managing timelines, budgets, and priorities with the ability to rapidly adapt to shifting priorities in a high-growth environment
Act as learning management system (LMS) administrator for the L&D team, providing user support, troubleshooting SCORM/AICC issues, and collaborating with the LMS team to enhance system functionality
Lead the development and implementation of new courses, focusing on areas such as leadership development, HR, health and safety, and soft skills and incorporate emerging technologies such as AI where applicable
Create and maintain practical resources, including how-to guides, job aids, and online tools for people managers and individual contributors.
Develop strong written copy to promote programs, events, and workshops
Oversee the team’s intranet sites on SharePoint to ensure transparency of initiatives, training events, and important communications
Partner with the L&D team to develop metrics that will evaluate effectiveness of online courses through surveys and feedback
Ensure all online resources are regularly audited and updated to reflect the latest compliance standards, organizational changes, and best practices in instructional design

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience designing and developing training curriculum
2+ years of experience managing and utilizing learning management systems

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor's degree
Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline/Rise, Adobe Captivate, iSpring Studio) and multimedia software (e.g., MS PowerPoint, Vyond, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/After Effects, Camtasia)
Experience with video production, including live recording, video/audio editing, and voiceover
Strong project management skills, including experience with tools like Jira, or Microsoft; ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theories, accessibility/inclusivity principles, and evaluation frameworks
Proficiency with SharePoint for site management and content collaboration; experience with data analytics tools for LMS reporting
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly in written and oral formats to all organizational levels
Collaborative yet autonomous work style; comfort with ambiguity, innovation, and inclusive learning experiences

Benefits

You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks.
You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.