Senior Technical Trainer, Machine Shop

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team: 

The engine manufacturing department's mission is to product high performing products & manufacturing systems by continuously innovating on cost, quality, and lead time. Through cross-functional collaboration, high levels of accountability, and a focus on safety we support the Terran R program. We are responsible for providing design feedback on new hardware iterations, developing new manufacturing methods and systems, and ultimately building engine and vehicle hardware for testing prior to our first launch. Our team's highlights from the last 6 months include the MDC of the first Aeon-R engine, completing thousands of hours of PBF printing, building and testing over 50 valves of 26 different iterations, and implementing large scale process improvements along the way.

About the Role:

• Identify Machine Shop Learning Needs: Collaborate and partner directly with various internal subject matter experts to identify learning needs related to a variety of tasks and processes within the Machine Shop, ranging from software usage to machine operations
• Partner with the Talent Development Team: Develop various learning content and programs for Machine Shop in line with the overarching learning experience and standards at Relativity Space; leverage existing learning content and programs where applicable
• Own Machine Shop Learning Experience: Develop, facilitate, and manage in-person and virtual training sessions and learning experiences; including scheduling sessions, preparing materials, attendance tracking, and driving improvement through feedback from learner surveys
• Leverage the Workday Learning Management System: Ensure Machine Shop learning programs are captured and attendance records are tracked for compliance purposes
• Continuously Improve Machine Shop Learning Experience: Monitor, evaluate, and improve the effectiveness of training content, sessions, and learning experiences; report findings to necessary stakeholders and senior leadership; utilize this information for on-going improvements
• Engage External Partners and Vendors: Leverage external expertise where needed for specialized resources, learning programs, or learning experiences that will support the growth, health, and overall success of the Machine Shop and Relativity Space

About You:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 5+ years of technical training experience (aerospace maintenance or manufacturing preferred)
• Demonstrated experience as collaborative but analytical, goal-oriented team player
• Familiarity with training platforms and tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to haves but not required:  

• 8+ years of technical training experience (aerospace maintenance or manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with CNC machining
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Storyline Articulate/360

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related