Training Analyst Associate

SAIC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC supports NASA Johnson Space Center's Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate. The Training Specialist 1 will teach NASA Workmanship Standards and IPC courses to NASA and contractor staff, under the guidance of a Training Lead.

Position requires Level B instructor certification and occasional travel (2–3 weeks every other year) to NAS Level A centers and IPC centers. Strong presentation skills, MS Office proficiency, and ability to work independently or in teams are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Degree is required.
• US Citizenship is required.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of related technical experience (soldering, fiber optics, electronics, harnessing, assembly, processing, inspection) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach NASA Workmanship Standards and IPC courses as defined for the Training Specialist 1.
• Support the Training Lead in developing new lesson plans and updates to training materials.
• Maintain classroom equipment and facilities.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

PC literacy (MS Office)

Adaptability & flexibility

Teamwork

Ability to travel

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required None

Job ID 2614141

Location Houston, TX, US

Date Posted 2026-07-22

Category Training

Subcategory Training Analyst

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

This role is to support SAIC’s contractual support to the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) Directorate, the Training Specialist 1 position teaches NASA Workmanship Standards courses and IPC Courses, such as Through Hole Soldering and Surface Mount Technologies, to NASA/contractor engineering and technician staff. The Training Specialist 1 teaches courses in support of a Training Lead, who will mentor and oversee their progression as an instructor.

Job Description

• Obtain Level B instructor certification in the NASA Workmanship Standards and CIT Certifications in the necessary IPC standards and/or maintain such certifications. This requires approximately 2 to 3 weeks of travel to the NASA Level A training centers and IPC training center every other year.
• Teach courses included in the Workmanship Standards and IPC suite defined in NASA Std. 8739.6.
• Support the Training Lead in development of new lesson plans and updates to training materials.
• Maintenance of classroom equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

Required Education/Background

• High School Degree.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of related technical experience in performing technical tasks such as soldering, fiber optics, electronics cabling and harnessing, electronics assembly, processing, and inspection.

Required Skills

• PC literacy with proficiency in the use of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong presentation skills in technical forums/classroom.
• Adaptability and flexibility regarding changes in task assignments and deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team.
• Ability to receive and execute specific assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with NASA customer, peers, and manager/supervisor.
• Must be willing to travel as defined above.

Desired Experience

• Prior experience supporting NASA projects from a hardware perspective.
• Prior experience with design, inspection, testing, and/or certification of spaceflight rated electronics.
• Prior experience/training certifications in any of the NASA Workmanship Standards.
• Prior experience training/mentoring technicians in best practices and standards as applied to industry and/or NASA standards.