Thermal Technician

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Position Summary

Title: Thermal Technician

KBR is seeking a highly skilled detailoriented handson professional who thrives on clear direction and collaborative teamwork. As a member of our team you will deepen your existing expertise while acquiring new independentwork skills designing fabricating installing and testing thermal systems for valuable oneofakind spacecraft hardware. Youll 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

• Associates 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$62400.00- $93600.00. Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt MD area.

The offered rate will be based on the position contract affordability the selected candidates 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 include401K 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.

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