Quantumspacellc
Mechanical Engineer III - Spacecraft Programs
Hawthorne, CA · Mid
Work authorization required$125k-$155kDetected 10 days ago
CreoANSYSFEAThermal AnalysisGD&TMechanical DesignHardware DesignLeadership
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About the role
- Quantum Space is redefining mobility and autonomy beyond Earth orbit.
Responsibilities
- Ownership - Lead development of critical propulsion hardware
- Own mechanical design of electric propulsion subsystems (thruster assemblies, structural interfaces, feed systems, thermal management hardware)
- Lead architecture and packaging trades for propulsion integration
- Develop and release high-quality CAD models and drawings with full GD&T
- Perform and guide structural and thermal analysis (including high-temperature and vacuum environments)
- Drive integration and testing of propulsion systems, including anomaly resolution and root cause analysis
- Lead design reviews (PDR/CDR) and communicate technical decisions clearly
- Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing partners for precision and high-performance components
- Ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability requirements
- Experience owning hardware through full lifecycle (design → build → test → qualification/flight)
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 required authorizations.
- 5-10+ years of experience developing hardware, preferably in high-performance aerospace systems
- Strong proficiency in Creo (or similar CAD) and drawing release processes
- Direct experience with electric propulsion systems
- Experience with thermal management in high-power-density systems
- Proficiency with FEA tools (ANSYS, Nastran, etc.)
Compensation
- $125,000 to $155,000 Annual Salary Depending on Experience
- Compensation: $125,000 to $155,000 Annual Salary Depending on Experience
Benefits
- Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U
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