Composite Aerospace Training Specialist

Rocket Lab USA; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental & Vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holidays (11) and paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an Aerospace Technician Trainer II/III to develop and deliver hands-on training for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair at the Middle River, MD site. The role partners with engineering, quality, and production to close skill gaps and promote best practices.

The position supports onboarding, ongoing training, and cross-training of technicians, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a high‑tempo environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 2+ years of experience in training and developing and implementing learning strategies.
• Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers.
• Intermediate Math Skills.
• Experience training and mentoring newer technicians on industry standards and specific processes.
• Expert knowledge of tool use and demonstrated capability to apply them to achieve complex composite assemblies: Pneumatic tools, Caliper, Micrometers, Hand tools, Power tools, Precision measurement instruments.
• Familiarity with drilling, laminating, and assembly prints.
• Experience working with material data sheets.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects in a rapidly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes.
• Train personnel on aerospace-grade materials, including prepregs, resins, fibers, core materials, and adhesives.
• Ensure training emphasizes compliance with aerospace standards, engineering drawings, and specifications (e.g., FAA, AS9100).
• Create and maintain work instructions, visual aids, and training documentation aligned with aerospace quality requirements.
• Evaluate technician proficiency through practical assessments, on-the-job observations, and skills certifications.
• Support onboarding, recurrent training, and cross-training of composite technicians.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address defects, rework, and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot composite manufacturing issues and incorporate lessons learned into training content.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

Skills

Training delivery

Mentoring technicians

Cross-functional teamwork

Mathematics skills

Education

High School Diploma

Composites certification (required or able to obtain)

BS in Learning/Training Development

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Caliper

Micrometers

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measurement instruments

Job description

Rocket Lab USA is seeking an Aerospace Technician Trainer II/III to develop and deliver hands-on training for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair at the Middle River, MD site. The role partners with engineering, quality, and production to close skill gaps and promote best practices.

The position supports onboarding, ongoing training, and cross-training of technicians, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a high‑tempo environment.