Aerospace Program Controller – Budget, Schedule & Insight

Quantum Space; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Medical, dental, vision

Generous leave

HSA

401(k) matching

Job summary

Quantum Space is seeking a highly motivated Project Controller to oversee budgets, baselines, and forecasting across multiple spacecraft development programs. You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to keep projects on schedule and within budget while delivering actionable insight.

The role demands strong financial acumen, experience with aerospace programs, and proficiency in Excel and scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project controls, program finance, cost management, project management, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting complex engineering, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology development programs.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
• Experience using project scheduling and planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across technical, business, and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project budgets, schedules, resource plans, and cost baselines across multiple spacecraft development programs
• Partner with Program Managers to establish project performance metrics, milestones, and execution plans
• Monitor program cost, schedule, and technical performance against approved baselines while identifying risks, trends, and corrective actions
• Prepare project forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs), cash flow projections, and financial analyses supporting program execution
• Track project expenditures, labor utilization, commitments, and overall financial performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Support monthly financial reporting, variance analysis, executive reviews, and business performance reporting
• Partner with Finance to ensure alignment between project reporting, forecasting, and corporate financial objectives
• Generate program dashboards, executive briefings, and performance metrics that provide leadership with timely, data‑driven insights
• Support Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies and performance measurement where applicable
• Maintain project data integrity across planning, scheduling, financial, and reporting systems
• Identify and assess project risks related to cost, schedule, scope, resources, and engineering changes while supporting mitigation planning
• Evaluate the financial and programmatic impacts of contract modifications, engineering changes, and strategic decisions
• Collaborate with Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Finance teams to support successful program execution
• Support customer reporting requirements for government and commercial contracts
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project controls processes, financial reporting, forecasting methodologies, and program management best practices

Skills

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

Quantum Space is seeking a highly motivated Project Controller to oversee budgets, baselines, and forecasting across multiple spacecraft development programs. You will partner with Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to keep projects on schedule and within budget while delivering actionable insight.

The role demands strong financial acumen, experience with aerospace programs, and proficiency in Excel and scheduling tools.