We have an outstanding Contract position for aSpacecraft Thermal Technician to join a leading Company located in theLaurel, MDsurrounding area. **U.S. Citizenship is required.** **Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.** Please click on this link if you have any questions on how to obtain a clearance: https://www.tadpgs.com/obtain\_security\_clearance We are a dedicated hardware build, test, and launch organization seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and hands-on individual who is comfortable receiving direction and working collaboratively with others. As a member of our team, you will build upon your industry expertise and develop new skills to work independently in designing, fabricating, installing, and testing thermal systems on one-of-a-kind spacecraft hardware. You will collaborate with a driven team of engineers, scientists, and technical staff to deliver exceptional products and services to our sponsors and U.S. Government agencies. Job Responsibilities: + Design, fabricate, and install thermal insulation materials such as MLI (Multi-Layer Insulation), foam, and other specialized systems. + Work with thermal control systems, including heaters, radiators, and fluid loops. + Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and other technical support staff to solve complex thermal challenges. + Interpret engineering drawings, follow detailed procedures, and adhere to strict quality control and inspection standards. + Participate in spacecraft assembly, preparing it for launch into space. + Contribute to launch site operations, performing final closeouts and modifications, and supporting handling and integration operations with the launch vehicle. + Be a trusted partner that the engineers and other technical staff rely on to provide your independent assessments of various aspects of the work they are doing . Basic Hiring Criteria: + High school diploma or equivalent. + Have 3+ years of experience working in aerospace or a related field. + Strong attention to detail. + Have experience in sheet metal layout and fabrication, or possess design/fabrication experience in fields such as graphic design, textiles, or fashion. + Are willing and able to travel to launch sites and testing facilities, work in cleanrooms, and lift up to 50 lbs. + Are skilled in communicating differing opinions in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Desired Qualifications: + Hold an associate's degree or technical certification(s). + Have experience designing and fabricating MLI thermal blankets. + Have worked with fluid loops in spacecraft or other aerospace systems. + Possess experience with spacecraft propulsion systems, thermal systems, or structural assemblies. + Hold an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visithttp://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/orhttps://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/ The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance