Divergent is building the new industrial age. Every day, our teams design, manufacture, and assemble advanced systems for some of the world’s most demanding industries. Our integrated engineering and manufacturing platform transforms complex designs into production-ready solutions, helping customers move faster, build smarter, and deliver critical systems when they matter most. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs and supports leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies.
Join us and help push the boundaries of what can be built.
Duration: 12 weeks (summer 2027)
Location : Torrance, CA (onsite)
Purpose
At Divergent, we are transforming how complex products—like performance vehicles and aerospace components—are designed, engineered, and manufactured. But our ability to scale isn’t just about technology. It’s about people.
We’re building a next-generation internal learning academy to rapidly onboard, upskill, and reskill a diverse workforce—ranging from hands-on technicians to world-class engineers. This isn’t a traditional training department; it’s a design lab for experiential learning at scale.
We’re seeking a graduate-level Learning Architecture and Design Intern to help architect, prototype, and evaluate high-impact learning experiences grounded in adult learning principles, performance enablement, and human-centered design.
The Role
Instructional Design & Delivery
Design and prototype learning modules and pathways for advanced manufacturing technician and engineering roles using adult learning and instructional design principles (e.g., experiential learning, microlearning, spaced repetition, and blended learning).
Learning Experience Innovation
Explore how AI tutors, immersive simulations, and AR/VR environments can accelerate skill mastery and engagement across the workforce.
Curriculum Architecture
Partner with technical and operational leaders to translate job knowledge, skills and abilities and core values and behaviors into structured learning journeys and skill progression frameworks.
Learning Evaluation
Develop and apply learning success metrics tied to real-world performance outcomes. Analyze data on engagement, skill transfer, and behavior change.
Performance Enablement
Embed learning into our real-time feedback and capability-building systems—replacing static training with dynamic, in-flow development.
Change & Communication Design
Support adoption of new learning systems, tools, and rituals through targeted messaging and learner-centric enablement strategies.
Applied Research
Conduct focused research on adult learning, instructional design models, and technology-enhanced learning to inform continuous improvement.
Basic Qualifications
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to U.S. export controls
Master’s or PhD candidate in Instructional Design, Learning Sciences, Adult & Continuing Education, or related field (Organizational Psychology or Behavioral Science welcome with strong learning design interest
Demonstrated experience designing learning materials, programs, or experiences (academic, professional, or applied)
Familiarity analyzing complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support business decisions.
Experience creating reports and presentations that effectively communicate data-driven findings and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
Comfortable using AI tools to support writing, content creation, research, and workflow efficiency.
Understanding of adult learning theory, curriculum design, and instructional models
Strong research and synthesis skills—able to translate insights into actionable learning strategies
Growth mindset and eagerness to learn through feedback
Excellent written and visual communication skills along with a strong attention to detail
Track record of success in fast-paced, experimental, high-autonomy environments
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to learning design or authoring tools…