Spacecraft Thermal Technician: Precision Fabrication

KBR, Inc; Laurel, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Technician to fabricate, test, and install spacecraft thermal insulation systems in a precision, hands-on role.

You will work with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to ensure flight-quality hardware is built according to drawings and procedures. The position requires sewing, upholstery, composites, and aerospace fabrication experience with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2+ years in aerospace hardware or similar precision work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and procedures.
• Hands-on sewing, upholstery, textiles, composites, or other precision craftsmanship environments.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, repair, and install thermal insulation systems for spacecraft hardware.
• Perform precision sewing, patterning, cutting, and assembly per drawings and standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specs, and procedures to produce flight-quality hardware.
• Apply thermal protection materials including foam tiles, facesheets, tapes, and insulation systems.
• Support spacecraft mechanical installation, integration, and test activities with engineers and technicians.
• Operate fabrication equipment and maintain cleanroom/contamination control requirements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Sewing & upholstery

Aerospace fabrication

Quality workmanship

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Thermal Technician to fabricate, test, and install spacecraft thermal insulation systems in a precision, hands-on role.

You will work with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel to ensure flight-quality hardware is built according to drawings and procedures. The position requires sewing, upholstery, composites, and aerospace fabrication experience with attention to detail.