Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Architecture & Flight

Quantum Space; Hawthorne, Rockville (CA, MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity sharing

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous leave

401(k) matching

Job summary

Quantum Space in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to drive spacecraft development from mission architecture to flight delivery.

You will lead system architecture and requirements development while ensuring technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates possess a degree in a related field and significant experience in spacecraft systems engineering. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–12 years of spacecraft systems engineering experience supporting flight or flight-like hardware.
• Experience owning spacecraft-level requirements, architecture development, and subsystem integration.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead spacecraft technical execution across concept development, design, and flight readiness.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers and mission partners.
• Conduct system-level trade studies and lead major engineering reviews.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Spacecraft systems engineering

Analytical skills

Strong leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Jama

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Creo or SolidWorks

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Quantum Space in Hawthorne, CA is seeking a Spacecraft Systems Engineer to drive spacecraft development from mission architecture to flight delivery.

You will lead system architecture and requirements development while ensuring technical excellence across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Ideal candidates possess a degree in a related field and significant experience in spacecraft systems engineering. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.