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Quantum Space · 1 day ago

Lead Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer

Rockville, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

Quantum Space is transforming how humanity operates in space through highly maneuverable, long-duration spacecraft. They are seeking a Lead Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to own the design, integration, and verification of all mechanical systems on their spacecraft platforms, leading a team to ensure mission-critical functions are met.

Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and analysis activities for flight hardware and ground support equipment

Own spacecraft mechanical configurations, including structural layout, payload integration, inertia balancing, and volume optimization

Hire, train, and develop mechanical engineering staff across multiple programs

Generate, review, approve, and oversee mechanical and structural design artifacts, engineering drawings, and analysis reports

Work cradle-to-grave on new spacecraft designs, from initial development through on-site spacecraft build, test, and flight operations

Prepare, review, and manage subsystem and interface control documents

Evaluate technical risks, identify cross-functional dependencies, and drive mitigation actions

Own the development of mechanical hardware and test plans in support of long-term engineering schedules and mission milestones

Support subcontract procurements through technical evaluation and vendor coordination

Create and deliver content for design reviews, verification matrices, and environmental test campaigns

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSpacecraft Mechanical DesignTeam ManagementPTC CreoWindchillGeometric DimensioningTolerancingTechnical Risk EvaluationSpacecraft IntegrationCross-functional Collaboration

Required

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Minimum of 7 years of relevant spacecraft mechanical design and analysis experience

Minimum of 3 years of technical team management experience

Experience with conceptual, detailed design, and integration phases of spacecraft programs

Strong knowledge of structural design, including high-stiffness, lightweight space structures and pressurized system design principles

Familiarity with commercial, industry, and other mechanical specifications and standards

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively across disciplines

Work location within the Washington DC / Maryland / Virginia (DMV) area

Proficiency developing large mechanical assemblies in PTC Creo and Windchill

Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5

Exposure to spacecraft integration, mission readiness reviews, and operations

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