Technical Training Specialist II

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education Support Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Technical Training professional to deploy and develop technical courses across manufacturing, assembly, and test disciplines. You will standardize training elements across multiple work centers and deliver classroom and lab instruction with practical assessments.

Travel up to 25% is required; you will document attendance, forecast training needs, and collaborate with SMEs to capture knowledge for ongoing programs.

Qualifications

• 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.
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Deploy manufacturing, assembly, and test technical courses to meet company needs which may include, conducting workforce research and needs analysis, and capturing SMEs knowledge.
• 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 skating 'soon due' reports.

Skills

Technical training delivery

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Self-management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

This role reports to the Manager of Technical Training at Blue Origin.

Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• 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

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on 'Know Your Rights,' please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Aff. Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us [e-mail]. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.