Technical Trainer

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Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Technical Trainer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Sr. Director, EH&S, Quality & Mission Assurance, the Technical Trainer will be responsible for developing, delivering, maintaining, and coordinating training programs and curriculum for operational staff across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and support functions. This position is instrumental to ensure Terran team members are competent, qualified, and compliant when performing their functional responsibilities in accordance with work instructions, operational procedures and requirements, and technical specifications including, but are not limited to internal procedures, engineering instructions, customer contracts, and government regulations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Delivers, develops, and coordinates curriculum; conducts technical training sessions and develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of training activities.
Incorporates the fundamentals of instruction and adult learning methodologies and develops in-house training and development programs, learning aids, and activities to address learning needs.
Investigates and analyzes requirements and operating problems/trends and develops recommended learning solutions to meet safety and performance standards.
Develops and administers student hands-on practicum and examinations; periodically revises lesson plans to meet new training requirements and to keep technical information up to date.
Close coordination with Terran Orbital and Lockheed Martin topical subject matter experts to develop relevant Terran Orbital training material and content.
Maintains certification records for trained, qualified, and/or certified personnel.
Coordinates instructor-led training programs with customer and/or contractor personnel; standardizes user training, technical manuals, and other aspects of integrated logistics support.
Analyzes and recommends safety criteria in system procedures and design to control or eliminate hazards.
Investigates and resolves problem areas and participates with engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel to document technical solutions.
Coordinates with managers and supervisors to identify team member qualifications, certification, and training requirements, then establishes a training schedule to ensure initial and re-training needs are met.
Become an authorized or certified trainer when needed for specific topics (e.g. IPC-610/620, J STD 001).
Develop relationships with third-party trainers when in-house training is not practicable.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Experience developing and delivering formal training in relevant courses across EH&S, Quality, and manufacturing topical areas
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Broad technical knowledge and understanding of aerospace and electronics work practices and operating environments sufficient to develop and deliver credible training
General understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
Ability to work on own initiative
Experience using a knowledge/learning management system
Ability to become a certified IPC-610/620 and J STD 001 in house trainer.
U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Current certification as IPC-610/620 and/or J STD 001 trainer
Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 training and qualification standards
Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree
Previous experience in a face-paced manufacturing environment
Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing experience
Hands-on experience training or performing aerospace assembly operations including staking, gasket installation, and torquing, with the ability to quickly adapt Terran Orbital specific methods and train both new hires and existing technical staff.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

Salary Range

$80,000—$120,000 USD

Full-time positions only:

Benefits

100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) Match
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Education Reimbursement
Competitive Paid Parental Leave

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.