Rocket Lab · 9 hours ago
Lead Trainer
Middle River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$35/hr - $43.75/hr
10+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Lead 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.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma and 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or related industry
Experience in training, developing and implementing learning strategies
Must be certified or able to become certified in all composites work centers
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: Pneumatic tools, Calipers, Micrometers, Hand tools, Power tools, and Precision measurement instruments
Familiarity working with and conforming to drilling, laminating, and assembly prints
Experience working with material data sheets
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
Must be physically able to commute to buildings
Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadline
Preferred
Broad Industry manufacturing experience from previous appointments
Advanced Prepreg manufacturing knowledge
Resin infusion knowledge
Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing complex projects within a rapidly evolving environment
Intermediate Math Skills
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Free snacks/drinks onsite
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-01-23
2026-01-23
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