Sr. Operations Technical Trainer

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and deliver technical training for operations processes including assembly, integration, test, inspection, material handling, tooling use, and related support activities
• Convert engineering drawings, work instructions, process specifications, and quality procedures into clear lesson plans, job aids, demonstrations, and competency checks
• Administer the operations training matrix: required courses, OJT sign-offs, recertification intervals, and role-based qualifications for technicians, operators, inspectors, and leads
• Conduct classroom, shop-floor, and virtual instruction; qualify trainers and designated OJT coaches; observe work to verify transfer of training to the floor
• Partner with Quality and Operations on nonconformance, escape, and CAPA trends; design targeted retraining or process-standardization training when human-factor or skill gaps are identified
• Lead new-hire operations onboarding and process-change training so production teams are qualified before work is released
• Evaluate training effectiveness using assessments, observation, first-pass yield / rework indicators, and trainee and supervisor feedback; revise content accordingly
• Manage training calendars, room and equipment logistics, and vendor or OEM training when specialized equipment or processes require external instruction
• Contribute to continuous improvement of work instructions and standard work so training material matches the current approved process
• Uphold a professional, respectful training environment and model operational excellence, safety, and quality culture on the floor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), or related field; OR equivalent years of relevant aerospace / manufacturing experience
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated manufacturing operations (production, integration, test, quality, or technical training)
• Experience developing and delivering technical or shop-floor training (classroom, OJT, or blended)

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, space, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries
• Experience with space-grade materials and manufacturing processes

Experience in environmental testing for space applications

• Experience with IPC standards (e.g., J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620), or company equivalent workmanship standards
• Experience with NASA standards for production build, test, and inspection standards

Basic Qualifications

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions, process specifications, and quality procedures

Benefits and Perks

Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration

Equity ownership in the company

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
• 401(k) plan with company match

Flexible PTO and parental leave

• Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
• Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

Compensation

$100,000 - $135,000 / year