Technical Training Specialist II

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!    This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations. As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of technical learning professionals, you deliver instructions and lead classroom training, you will use technology and graphical tools to design and create learner-centric, performance-based instructional materials. You will work with a variety of subject matter experts to create and update formal online courses for highly technical subjects. This position will support management of technical training skills loaded in the Learning Management System (LMS) including input and scheduling of technical skills training courses. You should be comfortable collaborating in a fast-paced and often uncertain environment, contributing to innovative solutions, while demonstrating leadership, technical competence, and attention to detail. This role reports to the Manager of Technical Training at Blue Origin. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.   We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise , leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required !   Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.   Responsibilities:   Deploy manufacturing, assembly, and test technical courses to meet company needs which may include, conducting workforce research and needs analysis, and capturing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) knowledge. The subject courses will include Blueprint Reading, ESD/EPA, Structural Assembly, Tubing Installation, Adhesive B onding, Torque, Lockwire, Electrical Bond, Alodine Application, Precision Measurement, Harness Install, Crane, etc.     Develop specialty courses of instruction for identified needs, working with a wide variety of individuals while researching courses.   Standardize training elements across multiple work centers and geographic sites.   Conduct technical training in classroom and laboratory environments, including giving practical tests.   Document and track employees’ training attendance and recurring training needs.   M aintain training forecasting capabilities including “soon due” reports.   Minimum Qualifications:   2+ years of professional experience in delivering classroom technical training with hands-on demonstration    Excellent verbal and written communication skills    Ability to work effectively in a team, with a very strong employee focus    Ability to self-manage activities based on given priorities    Experience with MS Office    Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.   Desired Qualifications:   Aerospace or related industry experience Experience developing technical training courseware   Familiarity with NASA Workmanship standards, IPC J-STD, ISO-ASTM standards   Experience with adult learning, course design, and class evaluation   Experience in virtual classroom, mobile, and other learning solutions   Experience in Instructor led technical skills or safety course delivery   Airframe and/or Powerplant license   Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.   Culture Statement Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Background Check Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping trai