Aerospace MLI Technician for Flight Hardware & Blankets

KBR, Inc; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. seeks a Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Technician to support NASA flight projects by designing, fabricating, installing, and closing out thermal blankets and related MLI hardware.

You will work in a controlled aerospace environment with engineers, quality, contamination control, and customers to meet mission requirements. This hands‑on role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and proper documentation as you help maintain compliance with NASA GSFC procedures and project standards

Qualifications

• Experience supporting MLI, thermal blankets, or related flight hardware.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures, drawings, and project requirements.
• Knowledge of contamination control practices and cleanroom or controlled‑environment work.
• Ability to fabricate, handle, install, and closeout of thermal blankets and related materials.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and configuration control.
• Ability to communicate effectively across project, customer, civil service, and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technician support for MLI design, fabrication, installation, and closeout.
• Support thermal blanket design, construction, installation, and project closeout activities.
• Follow NASA GSFC procedures for contamination control, configuration management, and cleaning.
• Maintain inventory, safety, and housekeeping of lab areas and materials.
• Coordinate with project monitors, engineers, and stakeholders in a multi-contractor environment.
• Ensure procurements and activities are approved through the project monitor.
• Assist with weekly to end-of-task reporting as required.

Skills

MLI experience

Aerospace fabrication

Cleanroom practices

Reading procedures

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

KBR, Inc. seeks a Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Technician to support NASA flight projects by designing, fabricating, installing, and closing out thermal blankets and related MLI hardware.

You will work in a controlled aerospace environment with engineers, quality, contamination control, and customers to meet mission requirements. This hands‑on role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and proper documentation as you help maintain compliance with NASA GSFC procedures and project standards