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# Manufacturing Engineer (Welding) at Quantum Space

- **Company:** Quantum Space
- **Location:** Tulsa, OK
- **Posted:** 2026-11-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/quantumspacellc/jobs/4485469009

## 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

We are seeking a skilled and technically driven Manufacturing Engineer (Welding) to lead the development, qualification, and implementation of welding processes for our Ranger spacecraft program at our Tulsa manufacturing center. In this role, you will oversee welding processes supporting propellant tanks, propulsion feed systems, tubing and fittings, structural weldments, and tooling while ensuring all flight hardware meets rigorous aerospace quality, safety, and mission assurance requirements.

You will play a critical role in establishing welding capabilities for our growing manufacturing operations, including developing welding procedures, qualifying welders, selecting equipment, designing fixtures, and implementing process controls that ensure consistent, repeatable, and traceable weld quality. Working closely with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and production teams, you will serve as the technical authority for welding operations and help transition Ranger spacecraft hardware from development into rate production.

This position is ideal for an engineer who combines strong welding engineering expertise with hands-on manufacturing experience, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where innovation, precision, and mission success are essential.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

- Develop and qualify welding procedure specifications (WPS/PQR) for titanium, aluminum, stainless, and Inconel in TIG, orbital, and automated processes
- Qualify and certify welders and weld operators; maintain certification records
- Select, specify, and commission welding equipment, orbital weld heads, purge systems, and weld cells
- Design and procure weld fixtures and tooling for tanks, tube assemblies, and structural weldments
- Define weld inspection plans, NDI requirements, and acceptance criteria with quality and design engineering
- Partner with design engineering on weld joint design, accessibility, and specification callouts
- Lead root cause and corrective action on weld defects and process excursions
- Write work instructions and process control plans for welding operations; train and support welders on the floor
- Ensure welding operations comply with safety, cleanliness, and mission assurance requirements

What It Takes

- Bachelor's degree in welding, materials, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, or AWS Certified Welding Engineer
- 3+ years of experience in welding engineering in an aerospace, pressure vessel, or precision fabrication environment

Nice-to-Have Experience

- Hands-on TIG welding ability on thin-wall aerospace alloys
- Experience with AWS D17.1, AWS D1.1, NASA-STD-5006, or ASME Section IX
- Experience with orbital tube welding of stainless and titanium for fluid systems
- Experience with electron beam, laser, or friction stir welding
- Experience with weld NDI (radiography, dye penetrant, ultrasonic) and metallographic evaluation
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
- Experience standing up a weld shop or weld cell, including equipment selection and purge and cleanliness controls
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and mission assurance practices for flight hardware

## What You’ll Get

- Ownership – Lead the development, qualification, and implementation of welding processes for mission-critical spacecraft hardware, taking responsibility for welding quality, process controls, and production readiness
- Innovation – Develop and implement advanced welding technologies, equipment, and manufacturing processes supporting next-generation spacecraft propulsion and structural systems
- Impact – Play a direct role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of flight-ready propulsion tanks, fluid systems, and structural components supporting national security, civil, and commercial space missions
- Growth – Join a collaborative, fast-paced engineering and manufacturing team where you can expand your technical expertise, establish new welding capabilities, and help shape the future of spacecraft production
- Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity participation.

Location: Tulsa, OK

Base Salary: $60,000-80,000

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.

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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