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Quantum Space · 16 hours ago

Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

Quantum Space is leading the way in space mobility, building high-autonomy, long-duration spacecraft to extend humanity’s reach beyond Earth orbit. They are seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to architect, integrate, and lead the development of spaceflight systems from concept to launch—and beyond.

Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain spacecraft system requirements, interface definitions, performance budgets, and CONOPS

Lead architecture development, mission analysis, and design trades to optimize system performance across subsystems

Coordinate system-level technical execution, including flow-down to subsystem teams, schedule planning, and risk management

Serve as the technical lead through all lifecycle phases—from early design through I&T and into mission ops

Own the system verification plan: establish requirements traceability, define verification methods, and drive end-to-end V&V

Support environmental test planning and execution, including thermal-vacuum, vibration, shock, and integrated functional testing

Analyze test data and correlate system models to flight and ground results

Lead resolution of integration and test anomalies, including system-level troubleshooting and corrective action planning

Interface with GNC, thermal, propulsion, avionics, comms, software, and payload teams to deliver integrated system solutions

Collaborate with program management, mission ops, and customers to align technical development with program goals

Contribute to proposal writing, technical reviews, and customer-facing documentation

Qualification

System architectureTechnical budgetingRequirements definitionSystem integrationEnvironmental testingMATLABPythonRequirements management toolsCommunicationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related engineering field

8-10+ years of experience/education supporting spacecraft or satellite development programs

Proven experience in system architecture, technical budgeting, and requirements definition

Strong understanding of key spacecraft subsystems: ADCS, EPS, thermal, C&DH, comms, and propulsion

Hands-on experience with system integration and environmental testing

Experience supporting spaceflight programs across their full lifecycle—from early concept to on-orbit operations

Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or STK for analysis and simulation

Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, JAMA, or equivalent)

Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to drive technical discussions across diverse teams

To conform to 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