Senior IPC Trainer - Space & NASA Standards Lead

Stellant Systems, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Technical Trainer to lead specialized IPC J STD 001 Space training and NASA 8739.1 programs for flight hardware operators and inspectors.

You will certify personnel, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement of core competencies across the Stellant Learning Center. You will deliver hands-on soldering and inspection training, manage certifications, and coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Process Owners to ensure

Qualifications

• 5 years as Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) for IPC J STD 001 w/ Space Addendum with active certification.
• Soldering proficiency across Through-Hole, SMT, and Wire & Terminal operations.
• Certified NASA Trainer Level 1B for NASA STD 8739.1 with active certification.
• 5+ years in aerospace/defense electronics manufacturing, soldering, or inspection.
• Experience delivering ESD, FOD, GDP, and other core competency training.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, workmanship criteria, and flight hardware handling.
• Ability to evaluate operator workmanship and provide coaching.
• Experience maintaining training records in an LMS (Litmos).
• Excellent communication for audit-defensible instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led and hands-on training for soldering, inspection, staking, harness assembly per IPC J STD 001 Space and NASA STD 8739.1.
• Conduct in-person core competency training for ESD, FOD, GDP, GDP and other Stellant Learning Center courses.
• Administer operator and inspector certifications, including initial qualification and recertification cycles.
• Develop, maintain, and update training materials reflecting revisions of J STD 001 Space and NASA 8739.1.
• Audit-ready training records in IPC Database and Litmos for customer and agency reviews.
• Perform hands-on evaluations to verify operator proficiency before flight hardware work.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Process Owners to align training with changes.
• Identify training gaps and support RCCA activities related to workmanship issues.

Skills

CIT certification

Soldering proficiency

Training delivery

Audit readiness

Communication skills

Education

Certified NASA Trainer Level 1B

Tools

Litmos LMS

NASA STD 8739.1

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Stellant Systems, Inc. in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Technical Trainer to lead specialized IPC J STD 001 Space training and NASA 8739.1 programs for flight hardware operators and inspectors.

You will certify personnel, maintain compliance, and drive continuous improvement of core competencies across the Stellant Learning Center. You will deliver hands-on soldering and inspection training, manage certifications, and coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Process Owners to ensure