Learning & Development Specialist

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

About the Role

The Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist helps design, build, and roll out learning programs that strengthen performance, engagement, retention, and leadership capability across Apex. This is a hands-on role that blends facilitation with the tactical side of the work: LMS administration and training logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Training Program Logistics & Coordination: Responsible for all training logistics such as room reservations, food orders, preparation of training materials, and pre- and post- training surveys and communications.

• Build Learning and Development Programs: Develop programs aligned to Apex goals that span leadership, functional & professional skills and career development.

• Learning Management System Administration: Partner with L&D Manager to onboard new LMS that supports the learning and development strategy; keep the current learning curriculum updated with fresh content and manage the system’s technical administration.

• Facilitation & Content Development: Design engaging learning experiences (virtual and in-person). Facilitate workshops for managers and employees. Develop toolkits, playbooks, and job aids that embed adult learning principles and inclusive practices.

• Training Program Facilitation: Help facilitate Apex’s Management Development Program, Orientation and other training programs.

• Onboarding & Early Employee Experience: Maintain, improve and facilitate new hire orientation and all onboarding resources that drive integration of new team members through their first 90-days and beyond.

• Confluence Management: Create, update, and maintain Learning and Development Confluence pages and resources.

• People Initiatives Support: Partner with People Business Partner team and L&D Manager to develop resources and training for annual people cycle initiatives (e.g, annual review, midyear check-in, talent reviews)

• Employee Development & Career Growth: In partnership with the L&D Manager and People Partner team, create frameworks for career paths, competencies, and internal mobility. Build training and development resources aligned with those paths and develop support programs such as mentorship, job shadowing or otherwise.

• Learning and Development Analytics & Insights: Track and analyze key L&D metrics including participation, completion rates, feedback survey scores, skill acquisition, internal mobility or promotion rates, retention and manager effectiveness indicators. Partner with People Business Partner Team to use data insights to continuously refine existing and build new L&D, Onboarding and Engagement related programs and content.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Organizational Development.

• Experience building programs in a scaling or high-growth environment

• Proven experience designing and facilitating manager or leadership programs.

• Experience with LMS platforms, learning tools and with AI tools to accelerate content design

• Familiarity with competency models, career frameworks, and performance systems.

• Proficiency with HR systems and data analysis tools.

• Strong instructional design and facilitation capabilities - Engaging presence with all levels from frontline employees to senior leadership.

• Experience measuring learning impact and using data to inform L&D strategy and approach.

• Collaborative Partner: Works effectively with HRBPs and business leaders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred requirements:

• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field preferred.

• Experience with Meridian, OpenSesame, Rippling, Confluence, Claude, PowerPoint

• Strategic Builder: Can create structure where little exists.

• Business-Oriented: Connects learning to performance and business outcomes.

• Retention-Minded: Understands how development drives engagement and retention.

• Change Agent: Comfortable leading cultural and capability shifts.

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Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

• Comprehensive PTO package: Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

• Competitive 401(k) plan: Generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

• 8 weeks paid parental leave: Plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks: To keep you fueled throughout the day

• Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family

• Your dream desk setup: All the tools you need to be your most productive self

• World-class Playa Vista office: With the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference