Lead Trainer

Rocket Lab Corporation is seeking a Lead Trainer to join our team at the Space Structures Complex in Middle River, Maryland. As a key player in our mission to open access to space, the Lead Trainer will develop and deliver hands-on training programs to ensure technicians are proficient in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes. This role is integral to maintaining our high standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

The Lead Trainer will be responsible for creating and implementing training programs focused on aerospace-grade materials, including prepregs, resins, fibers, core materials, and adhesives. They will ensure that all training emphasizes compliance with aerospace standards, engineering drawings, and specifications. Additionally, the role involves evaluating technician proficiency through practical assessments and supporting onboarding, recurrent training, and cross-training initiatives.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing or a related industry. Experience in training, developing, and implementing learning strategies is essential. Proficiency with tools such as pneumatic tools, calipers, micrometers, hand tools, power tools, and precision measurement instruments is required. Familiarity with drilling, laminating, and assembly prints, as well as experience working with material data sheets, is also necessary.

Rocket Lab offers a competitive compensation package, including a base pay range of $35 to $43.75 per hour, determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Employees may also receive company equity and access to a robust benefits package, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Joining Rocket Lab means becoming part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in the aerospace industry. We pride ourselves on a culture of teamwork, determination, and continuous improvement. This role offers growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving environment, contributing to some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally.