Sr Technical Trainer

Sierra Space Careers:

At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.  

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.  

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

About the Role

The Senior Technical Trainer is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and delivery of innovative technical training programs that align with business needs. This role owns and maintains the technical and compliance training matrix, works closely with operations leaders, engineers, and technicians to drive manufacturing excellence through skills development, and supports auditing activities in collaboration with internal and external auditors. The ideal candidate enjoys creating order from ambiguity and can strategically adapt training solutions, collaborate with HR and business leaders, and evaluate the impact of learning initiatives on organizational performance for optimum efficiency and effectiveness. The position requires extensive experience in technical training, program management, and creating and maintaining technical training matrices.

This role requires designing, implementing, and delivering innovative learning programs that align with business objectives, critically evaluating requests, challenging assumptions when necessary, and proposing alternative solutions based on best practices. The role also entails collaborating with HR and business leaders to understand underlying challenges and recommend strategic learning and development (L&D) solutions that drive business impact.

Additional responsibilities include evaluating the impact of learning initiatives on organizational performance, conducting comprehensive needs assessments to address identified gaps, and developing and maintaining technical training materials such as manuals, eLearning modules, job aids, and instructor-led training guides. Key aspects include facilitating hands-on technical training sessions, staying current with industry trends and best practices, providing technical support during training, and managing multiple projects to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

About You

Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.  

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +6 yrs experience).
• Typically 8+ years of related experience.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with adult learning theory, learning design methodologies, and program management.
• Must have demonstrable experience in the independent use of one of the following: content creation tools, communication and collaboration tools, video conferencing tools, LMS system(s), assessment and evaluation tools.
• Experience designing, implementing, and delivering learning programs that align with business needs.
• Strongly prefer understanding/experience of VR/AR tools, adaptive learning platforms, analytics and reporting tools, project management software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Own and maintain the technical and compliance training matrix, ensuring all training requirements are documented, tracked, and up-to-date.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing training documentation, records, and compliance evidence as needed.
• Develop and execute the manufacturing training strategy to ensure operational readiness, quality compliance, productivity, and accelerated proficiency for new hires and role changes.
• Partner with Manufacturing Leadership (Production, Engineering, Quality, and site leaders) to ensure training content is accurate, relevant, completed on time, and aligned with business need
• Certifications specific to technical training focus area, such as IPC J-STD, IPC 620, NASA 8739.1 or A&P or similar.
• Familiarity with VR/AR tools and adaptive learning platforms for technical training.
• Strong analytical skills to assess technical training effectiveness and make data-driven recommendations.
• Experience with analytics and reporting tools to measure technical training outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear and engaging technical training materials.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing leadership and guidance to junior team members.
• Experience leading classroom-based and virtual training sessions, ensuring high levels of engagement and knowledge retention.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts in an understandable manner.
• Experience in creating and delivering hands-on labs and practical exercises to reinforce learning.
• Ability to adapt training delivery methods to suit different learning styles and technical proficiency levels.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering large-scale training programs.

Compensation:

Pay Range:

$112,243.00 - $154,354.75

Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market competitiveness.

Elevate Your Career

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. 

 
We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect space-based assets and enable space exploration.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.