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CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.\nAround 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.\nPosition Summary\nTitle: Thermal Technician\nKBR 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.\nResponsibilities\nAs Spacecraft Thermal Technician you will...\nFabricate, modify, repair, and install thermal insulation systems including multi-layer insulation (MLI) blankets and foam components for spacecraft hardware.\nPerform precision sewing, patterning, cutting, and assembly of spacecraft thermal insulation systems in accordance with engineering drawings and workmanship standards.\nRead and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and fabrication procedures to produce flight-quality hardware.\nApply thermal protection materials including foam tiles, facesheets, tapes, and insulation systems while maintaining strict workmanship standards.\nSupport spacecraft mechanical installation, integration, and test activities by working closely with engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel.\nPerform hardware installation and processing in cleanroom environments while adhering to contamination control requirements.\nOperate specialized fabrication equipment and software used in the production of thermal components.\nIdentify fabrication, tooling, or process issues and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to implement solutions.\nCoordinate work across multiple manufacturing areas to support efficient production flow, documentation, and schedule execution.\nMaintain compliance with aerospace safety requirements, including ESD, cleanroom, chemical handling, high-voltage, and quality standard\nMinimum Requirements\nAssociate's degree and two (2) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nExperience working with aerospace hardware, textiles, sewing, upholstery, composites, manufacturing, fabrication, mechanical assembly, or other highly detailed precision work.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, procedures, and work instructions.\nHands-on experience in sewing, upholstery, textiles, composites, aerospace fabrication, soft goods manufacturing, or other precision craftsmanship environments.\nDemonstrated ability to fabricate and assemble components requiring exceptional attention to detail and workmanship.\nAbility to support work in laboratory, manufacturing, cleanroom, or test environments.\nWillingness and ability to travel to launch sites, test facilities, and customer locations as required.\nBasic Compensation:\nJobs on this contract range from $62,400.00- $93,600.00. Pay range is specific to the Greenbelt, MD area.\nThe 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.\nAdditional Compensation:\nKBR 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.\nKBR Benefits:\nKBR 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.\nClick here to learn more: KBR Benefits | KBR\nBelong, Connect and Grow at KBR\nAt 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, and 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.\nKBR is an equal opportunity employer. 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