Technical Training Specialist - Cookeville, TN

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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 worldclass team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys developing training materials, leading instruction, and supporting technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) education around the globe.

? What You'll Do

As a Technical Training Specialist, you will:

• Develop and maintain course materials for REI equipment and TSCMrelated topics
• Assist lead instructors during training at REI's facility and offsite worldwide
• Create new curriculum for future TSCM courses
• Maintain training equipment, materials, and project rooms
• Support Sales & Marketing at trade shows and technical events
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to test and evaluate REI products
• Perform additional related duties as assigned

What You Bring

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Electronics technical schooling or equivalent
• Experience teaching or training in a technical environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problemsolving ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in classroom/office settings

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• Technical background in TSCM operations
• Law enforcement or intelligence experience

? Work Environment & Travel

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.

? Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• No security clearance required

? Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Requirements

Technical Instructor

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Reports to

Director, Training Department

Date

March 2026

Job Description

Summary/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.

• Develop new course material and maintain current course materials.
• Assist lead instructors at the REI facility in current and future courses.
• Assist the lead instructor at offsite locations in current and future courses.
• Develop future TSCM related course curriculum and materials.
• Maintain current and future training equipment and materials.
• Maintain and enhance as needed the current and future project rooms.
• Assist the Sales and Marketing department with trade shows and marketing events providing technical assistance.
• Cooperate and assist the Engineering and Production departments with operational testing and evaluation of REI Products.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical knowledge.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work environment

General office environment. Location in Cookeville TN.

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of speaking and classroom environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at times.

Travel required

• Worldwide, approximately 10 - 25% of the year.

Required education and experience

• High School Diploma.
• Electronics technical schooling or equivalent.
• Experience teaching/training

Preferred education and experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Technical background in TSCM operations preferred.
• Law enforcement or Intelligence background.

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.

? We're Hiring: Technical Training Specialist (TSCM) - Cookeville, TN
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 worldclass team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys developing training materials, leading instruction, and supporting technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) education around the globe.
? What You'll Do
As a Technical Training Specialist, you will:
* Develop and maintain course materials for REI equipment and TSCMrelated topics
* Assist lead instructors during training at REI's facility and offsite worldwide
* Create new curriculum for future TSCM courses
* Maintain training equipment, materials, and project rooms
* Support Sales & Marketing at trade shows and technical events
* Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to test and evaluate REI products
* Perform additional related duties as assigned
What You Bring
Required:
* High School Diploma
* Electronics technical schooling or equivalent
* Experience teaching or training in a technical environment
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent analytical and problemsolving ability
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software
* Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work in classroom/office settings
Preferred:
* Bachelor's degree
* Technical background in TSCM operations
* Law enforcement or intelligence experience
? Work Environment & Travel
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.
? Additional Requirements
* Must be authorized to work in the United States
* No security clearance required
? Equal Opportunity Employer
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.