Multi-Layer Insulation Technician

Relha LLC; Greenbelt, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) Technician to support NASA flight projects through the design, fabrication, installation, and closeout of thermal blankets and related MLI hardware.

The role provides hands-on technician support in a controlled aerospace environment and involves collaboration with project, engineering, quality, contamination control, and customer teams to meet mission requirements.

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.

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 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.

Job description

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.

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 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.

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.