Spacecraft Thermal Technician: Precision Insulation & Assembly

KBR Careers; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Thermal Technician to design, fabricate, install, and test thermal systems for spacecraft hardware. You will join a team of engineers and technicians delivering mission-critical components to sponsors and government agencies.

The role emphasizes precision craftsmanship, working with insulation systems, textiles, composites, and aerospace fabrication in cleanroom environments, with travel to launch sites as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and two years of related experience.
• Experience working with aerospace hardware, textiles, sewing, upholstery, composites, manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical assembly, or other highly detailed precision work.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, procedures, and work instructions.
• Hands-on experience in sewing, upholstery, textiles, composites, aerospace fabrication, soft goods manufacturing, or other precision craftsmanship environments.
• Demonstrated ability to fabricate and assemble components requiring exceptional attention to detail and workmanship.
• Ability to support work in laboratory, manufacturing, cleanroom, or test environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel to launch sites, test facilities, and customer locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, repair, and install thermal insulation systems including multi-layer insulation (MLI) blankets and foam components for spacecraft hardware.
• Perform precision sewing, patterning, cutting, and assembly of spacecraft thermal insulation systems in accordance with engineering drawings and workmanship standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and fabrication procedures to produce flight-quality hardware.
• Apply thermal protection materials including foam tiles, facesheets, tapes, and insulation systems while maintaining strict workmanship standards.
• Support spacecraft mechanical installation, integration, and test activities by working closely with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.
• Perform hardware installation and processing in cleanroom environments while adhering to contamination control requirements.
• Operate specialized fabrication equipment and software used in the production of thermal components.
• Identify fabrication, tooling, or process issues and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement solutions.
• Coordinate work across multiple manufacturing areas to support efficient production flow, documentation, and schedule execution.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace safety requirements, including ESD, cleanroom, chemical handling, high-voltage, and quality standard

Skills

aerospace hardware

textiles

sewing

quality workmanship

reading drawings

fabrication

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

KBR is seeking a Thermal Technician to design, fabricate, install, and test thermal systems for spacecraft hardware. You will join a team of engineers and technicians delivering mission-critical components to sponsors and government agencies.

The role emphasizes precision craftsmanship, working with insulation systems, textiles, composites, and aerospace fabrication in cleanroom environments, with travel to launch sites as required.