Quantumspacellc
Software Systems Engineer III
Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA · Mid · Full-time
Work authorization required$160k-$200kDetected 9 days ago
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About the role
- Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space.
- This position is ideal for an engineer who combines deep software expertise with strong systems engineering skills and enjoys leading multidisciplinary technical efforts across the full spacecraft lifecycle.
- Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Responsibilities
- Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.
- Ownership - Lead the architecture, integration, and deployment of mission-critical spacecraft software and system-level capabilities
- Innovation - Help develop advanced autonomous spacecraft technologies, mission operations systems, and next-generation space infrastructure
- Impact - Deliver software and mission systems that enable national security, civil, and commercial space missions
- Lead the architecture and design of spacecraft software and system-level solutions supporting Ranger spacecraft programs
- Develop and manage system requirements, interface definitions, technical baselines, verification plans, and traceability throughout the development lifecycle
- Define and manage interfaces between Flight Software (FSW), Ground Software (GSW), mission operations systems, and spacecraft hardware
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful software integration, system validation, and mission execution
- Partner with experts across flight software, autonomy, mission operations, GNC, communications, avionics, and spacecraft systems to deliver integrated mission capabilities
- Support the development, integration, testing, deployment, and operational readiness of spacecraft software systems
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.
- Contribute directly to software development, integration, and engineering activities as required
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles including requirements development, interface management, verification, validation, and configuration management
Compensation
- $160,000-$200,000
- The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors.
- Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
- Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.
Benefits
- Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) matching, and equity participation
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U
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