Location: Cookeville, TN
Travel: Worldwide, ~10–25% annually
Company: REI (Research Electronics International)
Are you passionate about technology, teaching, and helping others master highly specialized equipment? REI is seeking a Technical Training Specialist to join our world‑class team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys developing training materials, leading instruction, and supporting technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) education around the globe.
As a Technical Training Specialist, you will:
Required:
Preferred:
This role is based in a general office environment at our Cookeville, TN headquarters.
You’ll also have opportunities for worldwide travel (10–25%) to lead or support training events.
REI is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified individuals—including minorities, women, and people with disabilities—are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital/partner status, or veteran status.
Qualifications
Technical Instructor
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Reports to
Director, Training Department
Date
March 2026
objective
To develop, plan and conduct training on equipment developed and manufactured by REI, and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) topics and methods.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Competencies
Supervisory responsibilities
None
Work environment
General office environment. Location in Cookeville TN.
Physical demands
Travel required
Required education and experience
Preferred education and experience
Additional eligibility requirements
Must be authorized to work in the United States of America.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements
NA
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
All qualified individuals, including minorities, women and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin and ancestry, age, marital/domestic partner/civil union status, or veteran status.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not a contract. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change over time and the employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs at any time with or without notice.
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