Mechanical Engineer III - Spacecraft Programs
Rockville, MD
Mechanical Engineer III - Spacecraft Programs
Own flight hardware development for spacecraft programs, from requirements through build, integration, test, and verification. Requires a bachelor’s or master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field, 7+ years’ aerospace/space hardware experience, Creo, and U.S. citizenship or eligible status.
Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own flight hardware development on our Spacecraft Programs. This role is built for an engineer who can take a subsystem/component from requirements to a released design, through build, integration, and test-while collaborating tightly with AIT and manufacturing.
Senior-level expectations include independent ownership of deliverables and leadership of technical execution for meaningful scopes.
Where You'll Make an Impact
What It Takes
Nice-to-Have Experience
What You'll Get
Location: Rockville, MD
Base Salary: $145,000 to $195,000
The 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.
Additional Requirements
To 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.
Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.
Who We're Looking For
We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own flight hardware development on our Spacecraft Programs. This role is built for an engineer who can take a subsystem/component from requirements to a released design, through build, integration, and test-while collaborating tightly with AIT and manufacturing.
Senior-level expectations include independent ownership of deliverables and leadership of technical execution for meaningful scopes.
Where You'll Make an Impact
- Own mechanical components/subsystems end-to-end: requirements, design, analysis coordination, release, and integration support
- Develop CAD and drawings in Creo; apply GD&T and define inspectable requirements
- Drive interface closure: envelope/keep-outs, fastener patterns, datums, alignment needs, harness/thermal accommodations
- Support spacecraft build and integration: issue triage, rapid root-cause collaboration, and corrective design updates
- Develop and execute verification plans: functional checks, fit checks, environmental test prep support, and acceptance/qualification evidence generation
- Support design reviews (PDR/CDR), test readiness reviews, and configuration boards with clear technical content
- Coordinate with suppliers and procurement: clarify requirements, review vendor designs, and support receiving/inspection disposition
What It Takes
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 7+ years relevant experience with aerospace/space hardware development
- Proficiency in Creo; working knowledge of Windchill or similar PLM
- Strong GD&T fundamentals (ASME Y14.5) and drawing package quality discipline
- Experience supporting hardware through build/test cycles, not just design-in-a-vacuum
- Work location within the DMV area
Nice-to-Have Experience
- Spacecraft integration exposure: mass properties, alignment, configuration capture, as-built management
- Experience writing or reviewing work instructions / build travelers
- Familiarity with environmental testing and test readiness processes
What You'll Get
- Ownership - Real flight hardware responsibility
- Innovation - Solve challenging mechanical design, integration, and verification problems while advancing the spacecraft technologies that enable next-generation space mobility.
- Impact - Direct contribution to mission success
- Growth - Path to subsystem leadership and principal ownership
- Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity participation.
Location: Rockville, MD
Base Salary: $145,000 to $195,000
The 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.
Additional Requirements
To 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.
Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.