OverviewJob Title: Senior Technical Trainer Job Location: Torrance, CASalary: $90,000-$120,000/yr DOEThe Trainer is responsible for delivering, maintaining, and continuously improving all special process training related to IPC J STD 001 with Space Addendum and NASA STD 8739.1. This role ensures operators, inspectors, and technicians performing work on flight hardware are trained, certified, and current per industry, NASA, and customer requirements. The Trainer serves as the company's Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) and primary authority for soldering, harness, staking, and inspection workmanship instruction.
In addition to special process training, this role leads the Stellant Learning Center by conducting structured, in person training for core competency programs such as ESD Control, FOD Prevention, Good Documentation Practices, Avoiding Verbal Orders, and other required on the job training modules.
Responsibilities- Special Process Training Delivery - Deliver instructor led and hands on training for soldering, inspection, staking, harness assembly, and other processes governed by IPC J STD 001 Space and NASA STD 8739.1.
- Core Competency Training - Conduct in person training sessions for ESD, FOD, Good Documentation Practices, Avoid Verbal Orders, and other foundational Stellant Learning Center courses required for all personnel.
- Certification & Recertification Management - Administer operator and inspector certifications, including initial qualification, practical evaluations, and scheduled recertification cycles.
- Curriculum Development - Develop, maintain, and update training materials, practical exercises, and assessments to reflect current revisions of J STD 001 Space, NASA STD 8739.1, and internal/core competency requirements.
- Audit Ready Training Records - Ensure all training, certification, and competency evidence is accurately recorded within the IPC Database as well as within the LMS (Litmos) and available for customer, NASA, and internal audits.
- Operator Competency Verification - Perform hands on evaluations and workmanship reviews to validate operator proficiency before authorization to work on flight hardware.
- Cross Functional Support - Partner with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Process Owners to ensure training aligns with process changes, corrective actions, and customer requirements.
- Continuous Improvement - Identify training gaps, propose improvements, and support RCCA activities related to workmanship escapes or audit findings.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- 5 years as Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) for IPC J STD 001 w/ Space Addendum with active certification
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with Through-Hole, SMT, and Wire and Terminal soldering operations
- Certified NASA Trainer Level 1B for NASA STD 8739.1 with active certification
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in aerospace/defense electronics manufacturing, soldering, or inspection.
- Experience delivering ESD, FOD, GDP, and other core competency training.
- Strong knowledge of AS9100, workmanship acceptance criteria, and flight hardware handling.
- Ability to evaluate operator workmanship and provide corrective coaching.
- Experience maintaining training records in an LMS (Litmos preferred).
- Excellent communication skills with ability to deliver structured, audit defensible instruction.
Preferred Qualifications- Certification to additional IPC Standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600
- Certification to additional NASA standards (8739.2, 8739.3, 8739.4).
- Experience supporting customer audits (LMCO, Boeing, NG, RTX, Airbus).
- Familiarity with prime customer standards and requirements (NGC, LMCO, Boeing, RTX, Airbus, etc.) relating to electronic components, assembly, soldering, workmanship, and flight-hardware acceptance criteria.
- Background in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Ownership.
- Familiarity with torque training, ESD monitoring systems, and other special process disciplines.
Physical & Work Requirements- Ability to perform hands on soldering, inspection, and assembly demonstrations.
- Ability to support multiple shifts and training cycles as needed.
- Occasional travel for training updates or certification renewal.
