Technical Training Specialist II

BLUE ORIGIN • West Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of technical learning professionals, you deliver instructions and lead classroom training, you will use technology and graphical tools to design and create learner-centric, performance-based instructional materials. You will work with a variety of subject matter experts to create and update formal online courses for highly technical subjects. This position will support management of technical training skills loaded in the Learning Management System (LMS) including input and scheduling of technical skills training courses. You should be comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This role reports to the Manager of Technical Training at Blue Origin. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in delivering classroom technical training with hands-on demonstration
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team, with a very strong employee focus
• Ability to self-manage activities based on given priorities
• Experience with MS Office
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace or related industry experience
• Experience developing technical training courseware
• Familiarity with NASA Workmanship standards, IPC J-STD, ISO-ASTM standards
• Experience with adult learning, course design, and class evaluation
• Experience in virtual classroom, mobile, and other learning solutions
• Experience in Instructor led technical skills or safety course delivery
• Airframe and/or Powerplant license

Responsibilities

• Deploy manufacturing, assembly, and test technical courses to meet company needs which may include, conducting workforce research and needs analysis, and capturing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) knowledge. The subject courses will include Blueprint Reading, ESD/EPA, Structural Assembly, Tubing Installation, Adhesive Bonding, Torque, Lockwire, Electrical Bond, Alodine Application, Precision Measurement, Harness Install, Crane, etc.
• Develop specialty courses of instruction for identified needs, working with a wide variety of individuals while researching courses.
• Standardize training elements across multiple work centers and geographic sites.
• Conduct technical training in classroom and laboratory environments, including giving practical tests.
• Document and track employees’ training attendance and recurring training needs.
• Maintain training forecasting capabilities including “soon due” reports.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed