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As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.\nFor 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.\nApex 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.\nWe’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.\nAbout the Role\nThe 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.\nResponsibilities:\nTraining 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.\n\nBuild Learning and Development Programs: Develop programs aligned to Apex goals that span leadership, functional & professional skills and career development.\n\nLearning 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.\n\nFacilitation & 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.\n\nTraining Program Facilitation: Help facilitate Apex’s Management Development Program, Orientation and other training programs.\n\nOnboarding & 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.\n\nConfluence Management: Create, update, and maintain Learning and Development Confluence pages and resources.\n\nPeople 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)\n\nEmployee 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.\n\nLearning 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.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field\n\n5+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, or Organizational Development.\n\nExperience building programs in a scaling or high-growth environment\n\nProven experience designing and facilitating manager or leadership programs.\n\nExperience with LMS platforms, learning tools and with AI tools to accelerate content design\n\nFamiliarity with competency models, career frameworks, and performance systems.\n\nProficiency with HR systems and data analysis tools.\n\nStrong instructional design and facilitation capabilities - Engaging presence with all levels from frontline employees to senior leadership.\n\nExperience measuring learning impact and using data to inform L&D strategy and approach.\n\nCollaborative Partner: Works effectively with HRBPs and business leaders.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills\n\nPreferred requirements:\nMaster’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Education, or related field preferred.\n\nExperience with Meridian, OpenSesame, Rippling, Confluence, Claude, PowerPoint\n\nStrategic Builder: Can create structure where little exists.\n\nBusiness-Oriented: Connects learning to performance and business outcomes.\n\nRetention-Minded: Understands how development drives engagement and retention.\n\nChange Agent: Comfortable leading cultural and capability shifts.\n\nWhy Join Apex?\nApex 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.\nWhat We Offer For Full-time Employees:\nShared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create\n\nBest-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost\n\nComprehensive PTO package: Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays\n\nCompetitive 401(k) plan: Generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%\n\n8 weeks paid parental leave: Plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel\n\nDaily catered lunch and unlimited snacks: To keep you fueled throughout the day\n\nVibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family\n\nYour dream desk setup: All the tools you need to be your most productive self\n\nWorld-class Playa Vista office: With the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life\n\nReal impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference\n\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation ranges are set by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. A candidate's specific level and base pay are determined case by case and may vary with job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. Beyond base salary, full-time hires are also eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.\nITAR Requirements\nApex's work is governed by U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To be eligible for this role, applicants must either (1) qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or (2) be able to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency. You can learn more about ITAR here.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nApex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. 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