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Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.\nWho We're Looking For\nWe are seeking a highly technical and systems-minded Spacecraft Systems Engineer to serve as the technical owner across spacecraft development, from early mission architecture through flight delivery. In this role, you will lead spacecraft-level systems engineering activities, driving requirements development, interface management, design integration, and verification across propulsion, structures, avionics, software, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), and mission operations.\nYou will play a critical role in ensuring technical excellence throughout the spacecraft lifecycle while partnering closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, program leadership, customers, and mission stakeholders. This position is ideal for an engineer who combines deep spacecraft systems expertise with strong technical leadership and a passion for building and flying innovative space vehicles.\nWhere You'll Make an Impact\nOwn spacecraft-level technical execution across concept development, design, integration, test, and flight readiness\nLead end-to-end system architecture, requirements development, interface management, and configuration across all spacecraft subsystems\nConduct and lead system-level trade studies involving propulsion, power, mass properties, mission design, payload integration, and overall vehicle performance\nServe as the primary technical interface with customers, government stakeholders, mission partners, and internal program leadership\nLead major engineering reviews including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Flight Readiness Review (FRR)\nDevelop and execute spacecraft verification and validation strategies for both flight hardware and software\nSupport spacecraft assembly, integration, environmental testing, launch campaign activities, and mission readiness\nCollaborate across propulsion, avionics, structures, software, GNC, manufacturing, and mission operations teams to ensure successful system integration\nMentor engineers while promoting technical rigor, rapid execution, and engineering best practices\nSupport multiple spacecraft development efforts in a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen systems engineering processes, design methodologies, and technical standards\nWhat It Takes\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (Master's degree preferred)\n3-12 years of spacecraft systems engineering experience supporting flight or flight-like hardware\nDemonstrated experience owning spacecraft-level requirements, architecture development, subsystem integration, and technical execution\nExperience leading technical development through at least one major spacecraft design milestone (PDR or later)\nStrong understanding of spacecraft subsystems including propulsion, structures, avionics, GNC, power, thermal, and software interfaces\nExperience developing system requirements, interface control documentation, verification plans, and technical baselines\nAbility to serve as a technical authority within a fast-paced spacecraft development environment\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills\nAbility to communicate effectively with engineers, executive leadership, customers, and government stakeholders\nNice-to-Have Experience\nExperience serving as a Lead Systems Engineer or technical lead on a spacecraft development program\nExperience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), NASA, NRO, SDA, AFRL, or other national security space programs\nDeep technical background in spacecraft propulsion systems and high-delta-V mission design\nHands-on experience supporting spacecraft integration, environmental testing, launch campaigns, and flight operations\nFamiliarity with mission assurance, technical risk management, and systems engineering best practices\nExperience using requirements and configuration management tools such as Jama, DOORS, JIRA, and Confluence\nWorking knowledge of CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks and multidisciplinary engineering principles across structural, thermal, and fluid systems\nProgramming or mission analysis experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar engineering tools\nActive U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one\nWhat You'll Get\nOwnership - Lead the technical development of advanced spacecraft from mission concept through launch and flight operations\nInnovation - Help develop next-generation spacecraft that redefine mobility and maneuverability in space\nImpact - Work on mission-critical programs supporting national security, civil, and commercial space customers\nGrowth - Join a collaborative engineering team focused on rapid execution, technical excellence, and continuous innovation\nCompensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing\nLocation: Rockville, MD; or Hawthorne, CA; or Denver, CO\nBase Salary: $110,000 to $220,000\nThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.\nAdditional Requirements\nTo comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\nApply now. 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