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title: 'Information Systems Administrator at Quantum Space'
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# Information Systems Administrator at Quantum Space

- **Company:** Quantum Space
- **Location:** Rockville, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-05-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/quantumspacellc/jobs/4237822009

## Job description

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.

Who We’re Looking For

An experienced Information Systems Administrator to provide day-to-day technical administration for information technology, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives across the organization. This role supports IT systems, software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure planning and implementation, while coordinating closely with engineering programs and external partners as needed.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

- Supporting day-to-day technical implementation of information technology, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives within the organization.
- Provide technical advice and administration for all company IT resources and software accounts.
- Coordinates and manages assets including procurement, provisioning, maintenance, and deprovisioning.
- May participate in identification, evaluation and recommendations on IT based solutions and vendors.
- Supports the implementation and administration of cyber security systems to protect all Quantum Space devices, software, and related IT systems.
- Facilitate the implementation of software and hardware systems necessary for efficient business operations throughout Quantum Space.

What It Takes

- Provide advanced support of a diverse array of operating systems across platforms: Linux (Debian-based and RHEL-based distributions), macOS, and Windows.
- Support and implement interoperability between different operating system architectures within the corporate and I&T application boundaries.
- Understand various networking technologies and the ability to provide logical network implementations, including routing, switching, access-control, and LAN/VLAN/WLAN methodologies.
- Understand scripting languages (BASH/Shell/YAML) and development of scripts consistent with automation processes.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) and working through source code control.
- Advanced hardware and network troubleshooting and resolution.
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure technologies including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
- Knowledge of IdP/SAML integration.
- Knowledge of virtualization, containerization, micro-services, and IaaS / PaaS / SaaS services.
- Understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment and source control services, support, and deployment.
- The ability to troubleshoot software and OS issues through data aggregation and log review.
- Coordination of project activities and work for engineering programs.
- The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including development of playbooks, runbooks, and procedures.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in System Administration, DevOps, cloud, and network support.
- CompTIA Security+ certification and the ability to maintain DoD 8570.01 IAT/IAM certification.
- The ability to hold and maintain a security clearance.

## What You’ll Get

- Ownership – Play a key role in shaping Quantum Space’s IT, infrastructure, and cybersecurity foundation
- Collaboration – Partner across engineering, operations, and business teams to build and support scalable technology solutions
- Impact – Design and deploy architecture, tooling, infrastructure, and security strategies that directly support mission and business operations
- Growth – Join a fast-moving, build-and-iterate environment where you can expand your technical expertise and help shape systems from the ground up
- Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Location: Rockville, MD

Base Salary: $110,000 to $130,000

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.C. 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.

## About Quantum Space

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Quantum Space is building the next generation of advanced, maneuverable spacecraft (the Ranger platform) to disrupt the orbital economy by reducing the cost of operating across every orbit the nation needs to hold, from LEO through GEO and out to cislunar space.
- **Entity Type**: Private (going public via merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI; anticipated ticker QSPC)
- **Headquarters**: Rockville, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Dr. Kam Ghaffarian (Executive Chairman & Co-founder), Ben Reed (Chief Technology Officer), Adarsh Parekh (President & Co-founder), Kerry Wisnosky (Co-founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, National Security Space, Cislunar Infrastructure
- **Target customers**: Primarily Government (U.S. national security space agencies, Space Force, NASA, DARPA)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To enable the freedom to maneuver in space for the United States, providing a maneuver-first architecture engineered for multi-orbit operations at scale.

## Products & Services
- **Ranger Spacecraft Platform**: A highly maneuverable orbital transfer and servicing platform. Key specs include up to 4,000+ kg of storable hydrazine, multi-mode propulsion, a 15-year operational life, on-orbit refueling capability, and a modular payload architecture. It is designed to reach GEO and beyond at up to 70% lower cost than conventional architectures.
- **Space Domain Awareness**: Providing ubiquitous awareness of activities on orbit, delivering actionable intelligence.
- **Payload Hosting & Data Services**: A standardized platform capable of being configured for any mission at any orbit, hosting government and commercial payloads.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed for the private company; the SPAC merger agreement values the combined entity, but specific valuation is not publicly available.
- **Key Metric**: $88M+ in secured government contracts. Total funding of $56.1M across 6 prior funding rounds.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI (SPAC merger partner); Dr. Kam Ghaffarian (also founded Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR), X-energy (NASDAQ: XE), Axiom Space); Jim Bridenstine (CEO, former NASA Administrator).
- **Growth Signals**: Aggressive hiring with 31 active job postings and +158.3% monthly job posting growth; acquired Phase Four's multi-mode propulsion assets in September 2025; constructing a manufacturing facility at Tulsa International Airport; awarded a DARPA LASSO contract; going public via SPAC merger.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Massive Fuel Capacity & Maneuverability**: 4,000+ kg of storable fuel is significantly more than current spacecraft, and the multi-mode propulsion allows for speed, efficiency, and flexibility across all orbits.
- **Refuelable & Modular Architecture**: Designed for on-orbit refueling and a modular payload system, enabling long-duration missions (15 years) and rapid reconfiguration.
- **Deep IP Moat**: 17 issued and pending patents protecting the core technology.
- **Cost Disruption**: Claims up to 70% cost reduction for operations beyond LEO and up to 10x+ launch cost savings compared to conventional architectures.
- **National Security Focus**: Deeply embedded with U.S. Space Command and national security priorities, with leadership that includes former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and a 40-year Missile Defense Agency veteran.

## Strategic Focus
- **Golden Dome / National Security**: The company's Ranger spacecraft is positioned as a key platform for the proposed "Golden Dome" national security space architecture.
- **SPAC Merger & Public Listing**: Completing the merger with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VI to go public under the ticker QSPC.
- **Manufacturing Expansion**: Building out manufacturing capacity in Tulsa, OK, and Huntsville, AL, to scale production of the Ranger platform.
- **Cislunar Operations**: Developing capabilities for operations in cislunar space, including winning the DARPA LASSO contract.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven**: The company is focused on a critical national security mission, offering employees a chance to work on technology that directly impacts U.S. space superiority.
- **High Growth Trajectory**: Rapidly scaling from a startup to a public company, with aggressive hiring, new facility construction, and major government contracts.
- **Flexible Work Environment**: The company emphasizes work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements. Roles are available across multiple locations (Rockville, MD; Huntsville, AL; Hawthorne, CA; Tulsa, OK).
- **Competitive Compensation**: Offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, generous leave (including parental leave), FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing.
- **Tight-Knit Team**: Described as a fast-paced, tight-knit team of engineers and scientists, offering exposure to the full lifecycle of mission development, launch, and operations.

## Sources
1. [quantumspace.us](https://www.quantumspace.us/)
2. [quantumspace.us/about](https://www.quantumspace.us/about)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/quantumspace-us)
4. [investors.quantumspace.us](https://investors.quantumspace.us/)
5. [Greenhouse Careers Page](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/quantumspacellc/jobs/4193183009)

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