RF Welding Technician

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an RF Welding Technician in Houston to support manufacturing of the AxEMU space suit. You will work with production and engineering teams, operate RF welding equipment, and ensure high-tolerance parts are built on schedule.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience; U.S. citizenship is required due to customer information sensitivity. Spaceflight hardware experience is preferred, and safety and 5S practices are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of recent, related RF welding experience.
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Ability to sit at RF machine and handle materials safely.
• Spacesuit manufacturing or high-precision bladder work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate pressure bladder components on schedule.
• Operate RF Welding, Thermoforming, and test equipment.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and track 5S daily.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment and escalate issues.
• Support overtime as needed to meet schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

RF Welding equipment

Job description

## RF Welding TechnicianApply: Houston, Texas: Full time: Posted Today: R2129916**Title:**RF Welding Technician**Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!**Around here, we define the future.We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.KBR is seeking an **RF Welding TECHNICIAN** to support manufacturing of the AxEMU next generation space suit for KBR’s Science and Space division. The **RF Welding Technician** will work on a collaborative team supporting pressure bladder manufacturing, collaborating with our production and engineering teams, and ensuring the efficient functioning of our equipment and processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of RF welding process, and the ability to hit incredibly tight tolerances with accuracy and repeatability.**RESPOSIBILITIES:*** **Ensure strict adherence to established procedures, processes and personal warranty.*** **Produce highly accurate pressure bladder components on schedule and error free.*** **Operate RF Welding, Thermoforming, and universal test equipment.*** **Ensure adherence to specifications and standards regarding space flight soft goods manufacturing.*** **Maintain cleanliness and organization within the RF welding lab, including equipment upkeep and workspace tidiness, track completion of daily 5S activities.*** **Support overtime hours as required to maintain schedule.*** **Troubleshoot technical issues with lab equipment and elevate unresolved issues to the lab lead and soft goods management.****REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:*** This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer related information.* Must be able to sit for long periods at the RF machine while manipulating material safely and correctly within the machine platens/tooling envelope.* **Education:** High School Diploma* **Years of Experience:** Must have 2 years of recent and related work experience.* Effective communication and collaboration with leads, engineering, quality assurance.* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.* Commitment to safety protocols and guidelines for working in a laboratory setting.**PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:*** **Spacesuit manufacturing.*** **High precision pressure bladder manufacturing.*** **Associates degree in relevant field.**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 an 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 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.