Technical Learning and Development Specialist IV

We are looking for a Training Specialist IV for the NASA Western Regional Training Center Group to join a team that is responsible for providing instructional support and certification to operators, inspectors and instructors and develop competency in the NASA workmanship standards.

You will also support the Training Center's ongoing modernization efforts by designing and enhancing technical courseware, implementing updated training methodologies, and collaborating closely with subject matter experts.

This position focuses on hands-on technical instruction, course development, curriculum improvement, and maintaining robust certification programs; without responsibility for directing teams or overseeing strategic leadership activities.

Tasks include but not limited to: Provides advanced technical instruction and certification in NASA workmanship standards for operators, inspectors, and instructors.

Applies instructional design principles (ADDIE) to analyze learning needs and develop updated, high-complexity technical course materials. Analyze learning needs based on standard instructional design and development methods and assist with preliminary data reports including gathering and/or calculating required data.

Design, develop, and deliver complex technical training for a variety of modalities using standard course authoring tools. Implement appropriate instructor led and/or multimedia learning methods and approaches and deliver technical curriculum in a variety of subject areas.

Applies advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and optical assembly manufacturing processes and partners with Subject Matter Experts to standardize, develop, and deliver internal course materials that align with current standards, procedures, and organizational requirements.

Contributes to the development and refinement of training center facilities, tools, and course infrastructure to enhance delivery of technical instruction.

Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical field with a minimum of 9 years of related work experience; or Master's in a similar related discipline with 7 years of related work experience.

Ability to deliver instructional material in both group and one-on-one classroom environments. Knowledge in some of the following areas: manufacturing, electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical and optical assemblies to the NASA workmanship standards.

General understanding or experience in manufacturing, quality assurance and process improvement. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and procedures.

Has familiarity with Engineering, Technology, Quality Assurance, Production and/or Manufacturing and prior experience in workmanship training including: Soldering Cabling / Harnessing Polymeric Applications Mechanical Assembly General knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, NASA policies and procedures and/or government regulations across a range of applications is a strong plus.

IPC (J-STD-001, A-620, A-600) and/or NASA Instructional Certification(s) is strongly desired (ex. 8739.1, 8739.4, 8739.5). Experience developing courseware is strongly desired Accredited NASA Level A workmanship trainer is strongly desired Familiarity with AS9100 compliant centers is strongly desired.

JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more.

Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee's start date.

For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed.

In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training.

The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $124,384 - $153,920 JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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