Multi-Layer Insulation Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technician support for MLI design, fabrication, installation, and closeout in support of flight projects.
• Support thermal blanket design, construction, installation, and project closeout activities.
• Work in accordance with applicable NASA GSFC and project procedures for contamination control, configuration management, materials and process review, hardware cleaning, and consumable management.
• Care for blanket lab safety, maintain material inventory tracking, and manage thermal blanket consumables.
• Cook up coordination and approval of procurements, materials, and task activities through the appropriate task monitor or project representative.
• Support weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and end-of-task reporting as required by the project.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting MLI, thermal blanket, aerospace fabrication, precision assembly, or related flight hardware activities.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures, drawings, work instructions, and project requirements.
• Knowledge of contamination control practices and cleanroom or controlled-environment work practices.
• Ability to support fabrication, handling, installation, and closeout of thermal blankets and related materials.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and configuration control.
• Ability to communicate effectively across project, customer, civil service, and contractor teams.

Desired Knowledge And Experience

• Familiarity with NASA GSFC procedures, including contamination control, configuration management, Materials & Process Review Board guidelines, hardware cleaning, and consumable management.
• Experience working with flight projects, thermal blankets, MLI materials, cleanroom operations, or aerospace hardware.
• Experience supporting material inventory, consumables tracking, blanket lab maintenance, and safety reporting.
• Experience working in ISO 9001 or similar quality-controlled environments.
• Familiarity with ITAR, export control, and information security requirements applicable to aerospace or government programs.

Basic Compensation

Jobs on this contract range from $97,300.00 - $146,000.00. 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 Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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