Manufacturing Engineer - Propellant Tanks for Spacecraft

Quantum Space; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Job summary

Quantum Space in Tulsa, OK seeks a Manufacturing Engineer (Tanks) to own manufacturing processes for propellant and pressurant tanks, plus pressure vessels for the Ranger spacecraft program.

Expect hands-on work across forming, machining, welding, inspection, and testing, with a focus on safety-critical hardware and manufacturability. Collaboration with design, materials, and QA teams is essential for scale-up and rate production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, materials, or welding engineering.
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering for pressure vessels, tanks, welded structures, or safety-critical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop, qualify, and implement manufacturing processes for propellant tanks and pressure vessels.
• Design and procure weld fixtures, tooling, and GSE for tank fabrication and test.
• Lead proof, leak, and pressure testing procedures and safety controls.
• Define nondestructive and dimensional inspection plans for welds and tank features.
• Lead first-article builds, process qualification, and tank builds; document results.
• Own cycle time, yield, and cost for tank fabrication and drive improvements as volume increases.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and mission assurance requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Pressure vessels

Tank fabrication

Welded structures

Process scaling

Education

Bachelors in mechanical, aerospace, materials or welding engineering

Tools

AWS D17.1

NASA-STD-5006

Dye penetrant / X-ray inspection

Job description

Quantum Space in Tulsa, OK seeks a Manufacturing Engineer (Tanks) to own manufacturing processes for propellant and pressurant tanks, plus pressure vessels for the Ranger spacecraft program.

Expect hands-on work across forming, machining, welding, inspection, and testing, with a focus on safety-critical hardware and manufacturability. Collaboration with design, materials, and QA teams is essential for scale-up and rate production.