Multi-Layer Insulation Technician

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

Multi-Layer Insulation Technician Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

We at KBR share one goal: to improve the world responsibly as a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers.

Position Summary KBR is seeking a Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Technician to support NASA flight projects through the design, fabrication, construction, installation, and closeout of thermal blankets and related MLI hardware. The position will provide hands‑on technician support in a highly controlled aerospace environment and will work closely with project, engineering, quality, contamination control, and customer teams to meet mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technician support for MLI design, fabrication, installation, and closeout in support of flight projects.
• Support thermal blanket design, construction, installation, and project closeout activities.
• Work in accordance with applicable NASA GSFC and project procedures for contamination control, configuration management, materials and process review, hardware cleaning, and consumable management.
• Support blanket lab safety, maintenance management, material inventory tracking, and thermal blanket consumable management.
• Coordinate with task monitors, project representatives, engineers, and other stakeholders in a multi‑contractor and civil service environment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas while handling flight hardware and related materials.
• Support weekly, bi‑weekly, monthly, and end‑of‑task reporting as required by the project.
• Ensure all procurements, materials, and task activities are coordinated and approved through the appropriate task monitor or project representative.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting MLI, thermal blanket, aerospace fabrication, precision assembly, or related flight hardware activities.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures, drawings, work instructions, and project requirements.
• Knowledge of contamination control practices and cleanroom or controlled‑environment work practices.
• Ability to support fabrication, handling, installation, 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.

Desired Knowledge and Experience

• Familiarity with NASA GSFC procedures, including contamination control, configuration management, Materials & Process Review Board guidelines, hardware cleaning, and consumable management.
• Experience working with flight projects, thermal blankets, MLI materials, cleanroom operations, or aerospace hardware.
• Experience supporting material inventory, consumables tracking, blanket lab maintenance, and safety reporting.
• Experience working in ISO 9001 or similar quality‑controlled environments.
• Familiarity with ITAR, export control, and information security requirements applicable to aerospace or government programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Basic Compensation: Jobs on this contract range from $97,300.00 - $146,000.00 . Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt, MD area. The offered rate will be based on the position, contract affordability, the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and in consideration of internal parity.
• Additional Compensation: KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
• KBR Benefits: KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR Benefits | KBR #LI-EM2 Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.