Job brief: Senior Technical Trainer

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• Listed on Rocket Lab's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-06 (1 day ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-06.
• The apply link opens job-boards.greenhouse.io, the address Rocket Lab's board gives for this job.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $30 to $40 a year
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Middle River, MD · Space Structures Complex (SSC)
• Posted: 2026-09-28

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The title says "Senior".

Must have

• Create and maintain work instructions, visual aids, and training documentation aligned with aerospace quality requirements Evaluate technician proficiency through practical assess…
• High School Diploma and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or related industry
• Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of…
• Must be able to climb ladders and be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must be able to move repetitively, bend or twist, and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.

Conditions

• Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
• Heavy Lifting: Ability to lift and carry heavy objects, up to 50 lbs. as part of regular job duties.
• Physical Movements: Ability to perform a wide range of physical movements, including bending, squatting, and other essential motions, to efficiently and safely complete job tasks.
• Overtime: Willingness to work overtime as needed, including during the week and on weekends, to meet project deadlines and operational needs.

Main duties

• Develop and deliver training programs for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes Train personnel on aerospace-grade materials, including pre…
• Create and maintain work instructions, visual aids, and training documentation aligned with aerospace quality requirements Evaluate technician proficiency th…
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address defects, rework, and process improvements

Lines copied from the posting, not rewritten. "Preferred" or "nice to have" items are not listed as must-haves.

How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for teacher and training jobs across the U.S.: $105k a year (108 listings, 32 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across Rocket Lab's 456 open listings, 24% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How Rocket Lab hires

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