Technical Training Engineer (Starship)

SpaceX • TX

162d

About The Position

A Technical Training Engineer is driven by a belief that education, knowledge, and proficiency are fundamental to mission reliability for the world’s most advanced rockets, which includes our next generation Starship vehicle, a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans to Mars and beyond. The Technical Training Engineer acts on this belief with a strong sense of urgency, creativity, and resourcefulness in a hands-on environment to guide existing and developing training initiatives that enable the reliable execution of critical skills. Ideal candidates bring applicable engineering and industry experience. They are armed with adaptable communication skills and innovative problem-solving abilities. They must be able to thrive in a hands-on environment and will spend time in the office, on the factory floor, and in the lab to execute on the mission to make humankind a multi-planetary species.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of work or educational experience with technical and/or engineering concepts.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Proficiency querying SQL Server databases to retrieve, analyze, and manage data effectively.
• Training experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Skills to independently analyze, review, and research manufacturing processes and applicable standards.
• Experience with video editing and online training module development.
• Excellent oral and written training/communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and machine operation.
• Demonstrated experience as a team-oriented self-starter, eager to meet and exceed objectives, with the ability to handle a multi-project environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Have experience with computer-based learning management systems.
• Experience with design tools commonly used in a learning creation environment (MS PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline).
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in both written and oral formats.
• Open collaborative style; ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training instructions using manufacturing planning-based applications.
• Steer the introduction of all forms of training documentation used by Production and Engineering for on-the-job training.
• Lead implementation of qualification-based authority training initiatives to encourage high quality work and reduce vehicle risk.
• Lead new course & new course content development, including the ability to build new training courses that align with engineering specifications.
• Ensure new/underdeveloped process skills are identified proactively and training is delivered where increased skill proficiency will measurably reduce risk.
• Create course materials, such as PowerPoints, student handouts, and tests for instructor-led programs with student assessments. This includes maintaining/revising existing material.
• Lead training modules (classroom and online) for SpaceX personnel on a variety of technical topics.
• Develop process specifications and research on new technologies.
• Engage production management, engineering, quality, and subject matter experts to gather required technical information on complex manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Monitor human error trends as a result of training to assess training impacts and provide solutions to demonstrate a downward trend.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees