WELDING TECHNICAL TRAINER, GTAW (STARSHIP) 

The Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program that enhances the workforce's ability to perform flight-critical welding operations for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. This individual will work with the Weld Development, Build Engineering, and Operations teams to translate skill requirements into practical hands-on training lessons and exercises that qualifies welders to consistently meet quality expectations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW will be responsible for teaching and qualifying students to the standards required by SpaceX in gas tungsten arc welding techniques in a classroom and laboratory setting. The trainer will provide hands-on training, theory-based instruction, and practical assessments to ensure students develop the skills needed to excel in welding careers at SpaceX. The role requires a strong knowledge of welding processes, safety standards, industry best practices, and excellent teaching skills.  

• Teach TIG/GTAW welding techniques, safety procedures, and equipment maintenance to students at various skill levels  
• Develop and update curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials in accordance with industry standards  
• Provide hands-on demonstrations and supervise students during practical lab work to ensure safe and effective learning  
• Assess and evaluate student performance through practical tests, projects, and written exams  
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure the laboratory environment is safe and organized  
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in welding technology and integrate them into the curriculum  
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance program quality and student success 
• Advise and mentor students during their academic instruction and welding careers at SpaceX
• Participate and contribute to team meetings, professional development, and other continuing education-related activities 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in welding, welding technology, or engineering and 6+ years of professional welding experience; OR associate degree in welding, welding technology, or engineering and 8+ years of professional welding experience; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 10+ years of professional welding experience
• 2+ years of experience teaching or training in a classroom or industrial setting 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in welding technology, industrial education, or related field and/or equivalent work experience 
• Strong knowledge of TIG/GTAW welding processes, materials, and safety protocols 
• American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential  
• Proficiency in using welding equipment, tools, and safety devices  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills  
• Proficiency in developing training programs and materials, including lectures and student assessments. 
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students and adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs 
• Welding experience in the aerospace industry 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• American Welding Society Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credential 
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run  
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends to meet critical deadlines if needed 

WELDING TECHNICAL TRAINER, GTAW (STARSHIP) 

The Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program that enhances the workforce's ability to perform flight-critical welding operations for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. This individual will work with the Weld Development, Build Engineering, and Operations teams to translate skill requirements into practical hands-on training lessons and exercises that qualifies welders to consistently meet quality expectations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW will be responsible for teaching and qualifying students to the standards required by SpaceX in gas tungsten arc welding techniques in a classroom and laboratory setting. The trainer will provide hands-on training, theory-based instruction, and practical assessments to ensure students develop the skills needed to excel in welding careers at SpaceX. The role requires a strong knowledge of welding processes, safety standards, industry best practices, and excellent teaching skills.  

• Teach TIG/GTAW welding techniques, safety procedures, and equipment maintenance to students at various skill levels  
• Develop and update curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials in accordance with industry standards  
• Provide hands-on demonstrations and supervise students during practical lab work to ensure safe and effective learning  
• Assess and evaluate student performance through practical tests, projects, and written exams  
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure the laboratory environment is safe and organized  
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in welding technology and integrate them into the curriculum  
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance program quality and student success 
• Advise and mentor students during their academic instruction and welding careers at SpaceX
• Participate and contribute to team meetings, professional development, and other continuing education-related activities 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in welding, welding technology, or engineering and 6+ years of professional welding experience; OR associate degree in welding, welding technology, or engineering and 8+ years of professional welding experience; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 10+ years of professional welding experience
• 2+ years of experience teaching or training in a classroom or industrial setting 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in welding technology, industrial education, or related field and/or equivalent work experience 
• Strong knowledge of TIG/GTAW welding processes, materials, and safety protocols 
• American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential  
• Proficiency in using welding equipment, tools, and safety devices  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills  
• Proficiency in developing training programs and materials, including lectures and student assessments. 
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students and adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs 
• Welding experience in the aerospace industry 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• American Welding Society Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credential 
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run  
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends to meet critical deadlines if needed 

TECHNICAL TRAINING ENGINEER (Starship) 

A Technical Training Engineer is driven by a belief that education, knowledge, and proficiency are fundamental to mission reliability for the world’s most advanced rockets, which includes our next generation Starship vehicle, a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans to Mars and beyond. The Technical Training Engineer acts on this belief with a strong sense of urgency, creativity, and resourcefulness in a hands-on environment to guide existing and developing training initiatives that enable the reliable execution of critical skills. Ideal candidates bring applicable engineering and industry experience. They are armed with adaptable communication skills and innovative problem-solving abilities. They must be able to thrive in a hands-on environment and will spend time in the office, on the factory floor, and in the lab to execute on the mission to make humankind a multi-planetary species.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and deliver training instructions using manufacturing planning-based applications.
• Steer the introduction of all forms of training documentation used by production and engineering for on-the-job training.
• Lead implementation of qualification-based authority training initiatives to encourage high quality work and reduce vehicle risk.
• Lead new course and new course content development, including the ability to build new training courses that align with engineering specifications.
• Ensure new/underdeveloped process skills are identified proactively and training is delivered where increased skill proficiency will measurably reduce risk.
• Create course materials, such as PowerPoints, student handouts, and tests for instructor-led programs with student assessments. This includes maintaining/revising existing material.
• Lead training modules (classroom and online) for SpaceX personnel on a variety of technical topics.
• Develop process specifications and research on new technologies.
• Engage production management, engineering, quality, and subject matter experts to gather required technical information on complex manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Monitor human error trends as a result of training to assess training impacts and provide solutions to demonstrate a downward trend.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• 1+ years of work or educational experience with technical and/or engineering concepts.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Proficiency querying SQL Server databases to retrieve, analyze, and manage data effectively
• Training experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Skills to independently analyze, review, and research manufacturing processes and applicable standards.
• Experience with video editing and online training module development.
• Excellent oral and written training/communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and machine operation.
• Demonstrated experience as a team-oriented self-starter, eager to meet and exceed objectives, with the ability to handle a multi-project environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Have experience with computer-based learning management systems.
• Experience with design tools commonly used in a learning creation environment (MS PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Storyline).
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in both written and oral formats.
• Open collaborative style; ability to work both in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision or direction.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels of management.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be comfortable working in production and test environments that include exposure to noise, fumes, or confined spaces.
• Flexibility in schedule to support off-shift teams, test campaigns, and critical path activities.
• Physical ability to occasionally support training in hardware or outdoor environments.

WELDING TECHNICAL TRAINER, GTAW (STARSHIP) 

The Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program that enhances the workforce's ability to perform flight-critical welding operations for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. This individual will work with the Weld Development, Build Engineering, and Operations teams to translate skill requirements into practical hands-on training lessons and exercises that qualifies welders to consistently meet quality expectations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW will be responsible for teaching and qualifying students to the standards required by SpaceX in gas tungsten arc welding techniques in a classroom and laboratory setting. The trainer will provide hands-on training, theory-based instruction, and practical assessments to ensure students develop the skills needed to excel in welding careers at SpaceX. The role requires a strong knowledge of welding processes, safety standards, industry best practices, and excellent teaching skills.  

• Teach TIG/GTAW welding techniques, safety procedures, and equipment maintenance to students at various skill levels  
• Develop and update curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials in accordance with industry standards  
• Provide hands-on demonstrations and supervise students during practical lab work to ensure safe and effective learning  
• Assess and evaluate student performance through practical tests, projects, and written exams  
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure the laboratory environment is safe and organized  
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in welding technology and integrate them into the curriculum  
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance program quality and student success 
• Advise and mentor students during their academic instruction and welding careers at SpaceX
• Participate and contribute to team meetings, professional development, and other continuing education-related activities 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in welding, welding technology, or engineering and 6+ years of professional welding experience; OR associate degree in welding, welding technology, or engineering and 8+ years of professional welding experience; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 10+ years of professional welding experience
• 2+ years of experience teaching or training in a classroom or industrial setting 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in welding technology, industrial education, or related field and/or equivalent work experience 
• Strong knowledge of TIG/GTAW welding processes, materials, and safety protocols 
• American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential  
• Proficiency in using welding equipment, tools, and safety devices  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills  
• Proficiency in developing training programs and materials, including lectures and student assessments. 
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students and adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs 
• Welding experience in the aerospace industry 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• American Welding Society Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credential 
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run  
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends to meet critical deadlines if needed 

WELDING TECHNICAL TRAINER, GTAW (STARSHIP) 

The Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program that enhances the workforce's ability to perform flight-critical welding operations for the Starship and Super Heavy vehicles. This individual will work with the Weld Development, Build Engineering, and Operations teams to translate skill requirements into practical hands-on training lessons and exercises that qualifies welders to consistently meet quality expectations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Welding Technical Trainer, GTAW will be responsible for teaching and qualifying students to the standards required by SpaceX in gas tungsten arc welding techniques in a classroom and laboratory setting. The trainer will provide hands-on training, theory-based instruction, and practical assessments to ensure students develop the skills needed to excel in welding careers at SpaceX. The role requires a strong knowledge of welding processes, safety standards, industry best practices, and excellent teaching skills.  

• Teach TIG/GTAW welding techniques, safety procedures, and equipment maintenance to students at various skill levels  
• Develop and update curriculum, lesson plans, and instructional materials in accordance with industry standards  
• Provide hands-on demonstrations and supervise students during practical lab work to ensure safe and effective learning  
• Assess and evaluate student performance through practical tests, projects, and written exams  
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure the laboratory environment is safe and organized  
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in welding technology and integrate them into the curriculum  
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance program quality and student success 
• Advise and mentor students during their academic instruction and welding careers at SpaceX
• Participate and contribute to team meetings, professional development, and other continuing education-related activities 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in welding, welding technology, or engineering and 6+ years of professional welding experience; OR associate degree in welding, welding technology, or engineering and 8+ years of professional welding experience; OR high school diploma or equivalency certificate and 10+ years of professional welding experience
• 2+ years of experience teaching or training in a classroom or industrial setting 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in welding technology, industrial education, or related field and/or equivalent work experience 
• Strong knowledge of TIG/GTAW welding processes, materials, and safety protocols 
• American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential  
• Proficiency in using welding equipment, tools, and safety devices  
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills  
• Proficiency in developing training programs and materials, including lectures and student assessments. 
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students and adapt teaching methods to meet individual learning needs 
• Welding experience in the aerospace industry 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• American Welding Society Certified Welding Educator (CWE) credential 
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run  
• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends to meet critical deadlines if needed