Staff Propulsion Technician

Salary: $30 to $50 hourly

Who Were Looking For

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.

Were seeking a Staff Propulsion Technician to support the assembly and testing of innovative propulsion systems in Rockville, MD. Youll work hands-on with groundbreaking technologies that will fly on unique, high-profile missions.

Where Youll Make an Impact

• Perform propulsion and other spacecraft system and component assembly and testing activities.
• Maintain propulsion ground support equipment.
• Partner with propulsion engineers to ensure designs are buildable and testable.

What It Takes

• 3+ years of experience in spacecraft assembly or similar experience. Similar experience would include working in automotive, chemical, nuclear, and aerospace jobs that require many of the skillsets below:
• Torque wrench use
• Orbital welding
• Tube bending
• Use of JIC/AN, Swagelok, KC, and similar fittings
• High pressure operations
• Hazardous chemicals, such as propellants
• Polymeric bonding
• Cleanroom operations
• Digital multi-meters
• Skilled in mechanical assembly.
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively in high-stress situations.
• Willingness to relocate to within commuting distance of Rockville, MD.
• Willingness to learn orbital welding, polymeric bonding, crane and manlift operation, high-pressure operations, and propellant loading.
• Ability to work occasional swing and night shifts for short periods of time (usually less than a week).

Nice-to-Have Experience

• 1+ years of experience in propulsion system assembly and testing.
• Experience operating cranes and manlifts.
• Experience in a machine shop running CNC machines.
• TIG welding.
• Propellant loading operations in Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE).
• Harness fabrication and flight electrical mate/demate.
• Current, relevant technical certifications.
• Experience working in a start-up environment.

What Youll Get

• Innovation Opportunities to help develop SOPs for the propulsion lab.
• Impact See your work fly on real spacecraft missions.
• Growth A technical development path in a fast-growing space company with bold ambitions.
• Compensation Competitive salary, equity, and top-tier benefits: medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing.

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.