Position: Mechanical Design Engineer (Levels 1-4 based on experience) – Quantum Space
Location:
Rockville, MD
Commitment:
Full-time, all-in
Who We’re Looking For:
Quantum Space is revolutionizing space with highly maneuverable and long-lasting spacecraft, and we need a world-class
Mechanical Design Engineer
to drive the design of spacecraft systems that push the boundaries of what’s possible.We’re looking forhighly motivated engineers, and this role can be hired at multiple levels (Engineer I to Engineer IV) depending on the candidate's specific experience and skills. You willlead mechanical design from concept development through launch, working with a
fast-paced and tight-knit team
of engineers and scientists to change the future of space technology.
Where You’ll Make an Impact:
- Mechanical Systems Design– Design and draft a wide assortment of flight hardware and ground support equipment, including:
- Spacecraft structures
- Avionics enclosures
- Fluid systems
- Harnessing
- Assembly and lift tooling
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration– Work closely withelectrical, propulsion, guidance and navigation control (GNC), and vehicle structures engineersto develop integrated solutions that maximize overall vehicle performance.
- Mechanical Interfaces– Manage mechanical interfaces and configure test and flight top-level assemblies.
- Risk Mitigation– Evaluate technical risks, cross-functional issues, and mitigation actions.
- Test and Verification– Generateenvironmental test plansand create content fordesign reviews, tests, and verification activities.
- Manufacturing & Integration– Supportmanufacturing, integration & testing (I&T), and launch site operations.
What It Takes:
- A passion forpushing the limits of space technology, designing mechanical solutions that outperform legacy systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field with lab/hardware experience.
- Proficiency inCAD softwarewith the ability to learn new tools.
- Expertise inspacecraft mechanical systems, includingstructural design, thermal management, and fluid systems.
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- Strongcommunication skillsand ability tolead
- Ability to thrive in afast-paced, high-stakesenvironment whereadaptability and ownershipare critical.
- Ahands-on approach—when something needs fixing,you step in and make it happen.
What You’ll Get:
-
Compensation
– Competitive salary, equity, and top-tier benefits.-
Innovation
– The opportunity to designnext-generation space systems.-
Impact
– Your work will directly enableQuantum Space’s mission success in space operations.-
Career Growth
– Work alongside
industry leaders
and gain
unparalleled experience
in advanced space technologies.-
Comprehensive Benefits
– Medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA,401(k) matching, andequity sharing.
Additional Information:
To conform toU.S. Government space technology export regulations, including theInternational Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be aU.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from theU.S. Department of State.If youlive for innovation, thrive on technical challenges, and want to shape the future of space systems, we want to hear from you.
Apply now. Let’s engineer the future together.
