Thermal Technician

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

**Title:**Thermal TechnicianBELONG. 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.**Position Summary****Title: Thermal Technician**KBR is seeking a highly skilled, detail‐oriented, hands‐on professional who thrives on clear direction and collaborative teamwork. As a member of our team, you will deepen your existing expertise while acquiring new, independent‐work skills, designing, fabricating, installing, and testing thermal systems for valuable, one‐of‐a‐kind spacecraft hardware. You’ll join a driven group of engineers, scientists, and technical staff who share a passion for our unique products and services, which we deliver to sponsors and U.S. government agencies.**Responsibilities**As Spacecraft Thermal Technician you will...* 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**Minimum Requirements*** Associate's degree and two (2) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and 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. **Basic Compensation:**Jobs on this contract range from $62,400.00- $93,600.00. 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.Click here to learn more: **KBR Benefits | KBR**