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Spi Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$123K - $173K/yr

Certified Instructor or Specialist certification * Proficiency with inspection tools including AOI, SPI, X-ray, and microscopy * Experience authoring and dispositioning nonconformance reports

$134K - $188K/yr

Python, C/C++, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI, VHDL or Verilog. * Experience with the following: AI ... CLD, CLA, CLED, or Professional Instructor Project management experience, delivering results ...

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How much do spi instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for spi instructor in the United States is $21.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SPI instructor?

SPI Instructors are educators certified to teach the Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) course, which is designed for climbers who want to instruct rock climbing in a single pitch setting. They are responsible for training and assessing aspiring climbing instructors on skills such as risk management, technical climbing, and group leadership. SPI Instructors must hold a valid SPI Instructor certification and typically have extensive experience in outdoor education and climbing. They play a crucial role in ensuring safe climbing practices and preparing others to teach rock climbing professionally.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SPI instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an SPI (Single Pitch Instructor) Instructor, you need comprehensive climbing expertise, teaching experience, and formal certification from organizations like the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA). Familiarity with technical climbing equipment, safety protocols, and rescue systems is essential, along with up-to-date first aid/CPR certification. Exceptional communication, leadership, and situational awareness help instructors effectively teach and manage diverse groups in dynamic outdoor environments. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure participant safety, effective instruction, and positive learning experiences in climbing settings.

What are some common challenges faced by SPI instructors when teaching diverse groups of students?

SPI Instructors often work with students who have varying levels of prior knowledge and learning styles, which can make it challenging to deliver content that is engaging and understandable for everyone. Adapting teaching methods and materials to accommodate different backgrounds, especially in technical or specialized fields, is crucial for an inclusive learning environment. Additionally, balancing hands-on training with theoretical instruction and providing effective feedback are key responsibilities that require strong communication and organizational skills. Collaborating closely with other instructors and support staff can help address these challenges and ensure a positive learning experience.

What is the difference between Spi Instructor vs Lifeguard?

AspectSpi InstructorLifeguard
CertificationsSwim Instructor Certification, CPR/AED, First AidLifeguard Certification, CPR/AED, First Aid
Work EnvironmentSwimming pools, aquatic centers, swim schoolsSwimming pools, beaches, water parks
Primary RoleTeach swimming skills, water safety, and stroke techniquesEnsure safety, prevent drowning, respond to emergencies
Employer & Industry UsageSwim schools, aquatic centers, community poolsPublic pools, private clubs, water parks

While both Spi Instructors and Lifeguards work in aquatic environments and require CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, Spi Instructors focus on teaching swimming techniques and water safety skills. Lifeguards primarily monitor water areas to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies. Their roles complement each other but serve different primary functions within aquatic safety and education.

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Infographic showing various Spi Instructor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 38% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $44,102 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Software Engineer II - Radiation Effects Tooling

Seattle, WA • On-site

Blue Origin LLC
Space Research Administration • 1 - 5K employees

$134K - $188K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Blue Origin rating

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Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 92 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design. As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will drive development and deployment of software tooling with a focus on the space environment. Your work will span both analysis tooling and hardware prototype/test tooling. Experience with Generative AI for test data analysis is a major plus, and passion for our mission and vision is absolutely required!

Responsibilities
  • Define and update hardware integration test code for various pieces of test hardware.
  • Build upon our common software architecture, writing new libraries and optimizing test code within our team.
  • Participate in hardware demos utilizing LabVIEW and Python code, craft additions to our frameworks, and develop user interfaces.
  • Drive and oversee use of test systems during tests at external test facilities.
  • Engage directly with analysis and test engineers to help eliminate barriers, speed up their development cycle, and maintain overall software quality.
  • Follow best practices, develop new tools, and maintain relentlessly high standards for software development infrastructure.
  • Own the continued development of proprietary Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) software.
Minimum Qualifications
  • B.S. degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering.
  • Other engineering or science degrees or work history will be considered if experience in above responsibilities is met 2+ years of experience in software development, ideally for test systems (Ex: LabVIEW, Python, or similar), with knowledge of object‑oriented design, test automation, and software component development.
Experience with the following
  • Designing simple, custom hardware drivers for electronic test hardware (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc.)
  • Build, test, and deployment automation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience with Real‑Time systems and software development (LinuxRT & Phar‑Lap)
  • Proficiency with the following programming languages, platforms, and protocols: Python, C/C++, Gitlab, SQL, I2C, SPI, VHDL or Verilog.
  • Experience with the following: AI frameworks and tools (e.g., Langchain, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn, LLMs) Configuring and utilizing Generative AI for data analysis National Instruments hardware and development (TestStand sequence development, user interfaces, process model customization, and LabVIEW API) Actor Framework, unit testing, validation, code reuse, advanced architectures, hardware, and software abstraction layers LabVIEW Real‑Time, FPGA, and application deployment Working with electrical control systems and industrial sensors and actuators: pressure, temperature, LVDT, bridge, accelerometers, and motion/servo controllers Working in a test environment National Instruments certification in LabVIEW development: CLD, CLA, CLED, or Professional Instructor Project management experience, delivering results on‑time and on‑budget Ability to travel up to 10%.
Base Pay Range for: WA applicants is $134,961.00 - $188,945.40. Other site ranges may differ.Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions
  • Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)Paid Time Off
  • Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion.
Bonus
  • Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here. Affinity Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affinity Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

Company Overview

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission‑driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space. California Applicant Privacy Notice

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About Blue Origin

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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

2000