Senior Technical Trainer

ABOUT ROCKET

LABRocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity's reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.

NEUTRONNeutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solutionleveragingRocket Lab's proven execution history with the Electron program. Ifyou'reinterested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!

SENIOR TRAINERThe Senior Trainer will be based out of Rocket Lab's Space Structures Complex in Middle River MD. The Senior Trainer develops and delivers hands-on training to ensure technicians are proficient in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes while meeting safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role partners with engineering, quality, and production teams to assess skills, address process gaps, and promote continuous improvement on the shop floor.

WHAT YOU'LL GET TO TO DO

Develop and deliver training programs for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processesTrain personnel on aerospace-grade materials, including prepregs, resins, fibers, core materials, and adhesivesEnsure training emphasizes compliance with aerospace standards, engineering drawings, and specifications (e.g., FAA, AS9100)Create andmaintainwork instructions, visual aids, and training documentation aligned with aerospace quality requirementsEvaluate technicianproficiencythrough practical assessments, on-the-job observations, and skills certificationsSupport onboarding, recurrent training, and cross-training of composite techniciansCollaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address defects, rework, and process improvementsTroubleshoot composite manufacturing issues and incorporate lessons learned into training contentPromote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor

YOU'LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diplomaand 8+years ofexperienceinmanufacturingorrelated industryExperiencein trainingand developing and implementing learning strategiesMust be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centersIntermediate Math SkillsExperience training and mentoring newer technicians on industry standards and specific processesExpert knowledge of the following tool use anddemonstratedcapability to apply them to achieve complex composite assemblies:

Pneumatic toolsCaliperMicrometersHand toolsPower toolsPrecision measurement instrumentsFamiliarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly printsExperience working with material data sheetsDemonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects within a rapidly evolving environment.

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE

Broad Industry manufacturing experience frompreviousappointmentsAdvanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledgeResin infusion knowledgeBS Degree Learning/Training Development

ADDITIONAL

...For full information see follow application link. Rocket Lab USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment with Rocket Lab USA is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.