ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is the end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems that keep the world connected, protected, expand humanity’s reach to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. We move fast, build real hardware for meaningful missions, and make the impossible routine. Come shape the future with us.
NEUTRON
Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering the mega constellations of tomorrow, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable launch platform, Neutron will deliver a highly cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab’s proven execution history with the Electron program. If you’re interested in joining a high performing team, pushing the boundaries with a clean sheet development of re-usable liquid launch vehicle, this is your opportunity!
SENIOR TRAINER
The Senior Trainer will be based out of Rocket Lab’s Space Structures Complex in Middle River MD. The Senior Trainer develops and delivers hands-on training to ensure technicians are proficient in aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes while meeting safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role partners with engineering, quality, and production teams to assess skills, address process gaps, and promote continuous improvement on the shop floor.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO TO DO:
Develop and deliver training programs for aerospace manufacturing, assembly, and repair processes Train personnel on aerospace-grade materials, including prepregs, resins, fibers, core materials, and adhesives Ensure training emphasizes compliance with aerospace standards, engineering drawings, and specifications (e.g.,FAA, AS9100).
Create and maintain work instructions, visual aids, and training documentation aligned with aerospace quality requirements Evaluate technician proficiency through practical assessments, on-the-job observations, and skills certifications Support onboarding, recurrent training, and cross-training of composite technicians.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to address defects, rework, and process improvements
Troubleshoot composite manufacturing issues and incorporate lessons learned into training content
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor
YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma and 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or related industry
Experience in training and developing and implementing learning strategies
Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers
Intermediate Math Skills
Experience training and mentoring newer technicians on industry standards and specific processes
Expert knowledge of the following tool use and demonstrated capability to apply them to achieve complex composite assemblies:
Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
Experience working with material data sheets
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects within a rapidly evolving environment.
THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:
Broad Industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments
Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
Resin infusion knowledge
BS Degree Learning/Training Development
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 this position
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.
Must be able to walk or stand for extended periods – 8 hours min
Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and being able to maneuver in tight spaces
Respirator Use: Must be able to wear a respirator as required for certain tasks and environments.
Heavy Lifting: Ability…