Technical Learning and Development Specialist III

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

24d•$96,304 - $123,344•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence. Responsibilities Do you enjoy instructing others? We are looking for a Training Specialist for the NASA Western Regional Training Center Group to lead a team that is responsible for providing instructional support and certification to operators, inspectors and instructors and develop competency in the NASA workmanship standards. You will also be responsible for leading the Training Center’s strategic development and implementation plan to upgrade courseware, facilities and infrastructure for technical training classes and will be responsible for instructional design and development using the ADDIE model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field with 6 years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 4 years of related experience.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver complex technical training.
Experience delivering instruction in group and one-on-one environments.
Advanced working knowledge in one or more of the following: Electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, or optical manufacturing, NASA workmanship standards
General experience in manufacturing, quality assurance, or process improvement.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures.
Prior experience supporting workmanship training in areas such as: Soldering, Cabling / Harnessing, Polymeric Applications, Mechanical Assembly
General knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, NASA policies, and applicable government regulations.

Nice To Haves

IPC certifications (J-STD-001, A-620, A-600) and/or NASA Instructional Certification(s) is strongly desired (ex. 8739.1, 8739.4, 8739.5)

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver complex technical training in one or more technical areas using established instructional system design methods (e.g., ADDIE).
Design curriculum for technical training programs supporting NASA workmanship standards.
Leverage existing templates and tools to implement instructor-led and multimedia learning methods.
Partner with subject matter experts (SMEs) to customize, standardize, and deliver complex internal course material.
Deliver technical training across multiple modalities (classroom, virtual, blended).
Analyze learning needs using standard instructional design techniques and contribute to learning assessments and reports.
Support organizational development activities related to training effectiveness and workforce capability.
Contribute to mentoring and coaching efforts by supporting instructors, inspectors, and operators in skill development.
Participate in institutional programs in coordination with other training personnel.
Lead project-level training efforts or defined components of larger training initiatives.