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Program Manager

Quantum Space
Posted 3 months ago, valid for a month
Location

Rockville, Montgomery 20849, MD

Salary

$160,000 - $190,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Quantum Space is seeking a Mission Manager to lead technical, schedule, and cost aspects of a space project supporting national security missions.
  • The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of project or program management experience in space missions and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
  • This role involves driving cross-functional teams to deliver flight hardware and managing integrated project plans and milestones.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $190,000, along with equity and top-tier benefits.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible for required authorizations due to U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

Who We’re Looking For 
Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly. 



We are seeking a Mission Manager to lead technical, schedule, and cost for a dedicated space project supporting national security missions. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional delivery across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, integration, and test, ensuring mission readiness from early development through launch and commissioning. 



Where You’ll Make an Impact 
• Own technical, schedule, and cost performance for a single spacecraft mission or program. 
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver flight hardware and mission capabilities on aggressive timelines. 
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, and delivery commitments. 
• Identify program risks, dependencies, and resource constraints, and implement mitigation strategies. 
• Support customer engagements, technical reviews, and internal program reporting. 
• Enable execution discipline while operating in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment. 



What It Takes 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. 
• 8–12 years of project or program management experience on space missions. 
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams delivering hardware-intensive programs. 
• Strong experience managing schedules, budgets, and execution trade-offs. 
• Ability to operate effectively in a mission-driven, high-accountability environment. 



Nice-to-Have Experience 
 • Experience supporting rapid development, prototyping, or non-traditional acquisition environments. 
• Familiarity with mission assurance, integration, and test execution. 
• Active U.S. security clearance or eligibility to obtain one. 



What You’ll Get 
• Leadership – Own execution for a high-visibility national security mission. 
• Impact – Deliver systems that directly support critical space and defense objectives. 
• Growth – Opportunities to scale programs and teams in a fast-growing space company. 
• Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and top-tier benefits, including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing. 

 



Additional 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. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 

 

Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft. 

 


Location

Rockville, Maryland

Department

Engineering

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Manager/Supervisor

Compensation

$180,000 to $225,000




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