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# Mechanical Technician I at Quantum Space

- **Company:** Quantum Space
- **Location:** Rockville, MD
- **Posted:** 2026-08-07
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/quantumspacellc/jobs/4354688009

## 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

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 skilled and motivated Mechanical Technician I to join our team. The Mechanical Technician I will be responsible for hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of mechanical and electromechanical systems for aerospace and high-performance applications. This role involves close collaboration with engineers and technicians to assemble hardware, perform system-level integrations, conduct functional and environmental tests, and maintain a clean, organized work environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mechanically inclined, and thrives in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

- Assemble and integrate complex mechanical and electromechanical systems according to engineering drawings, procedures, and work instructions.
- Perform fit checks, torque applications, bonding, fastener installation, and precision alignment operations.
- Assist with electrical and mechanical integration activities, including cabling, routing, and subsystem mating.
- Support functional and environmental testing (vibration, thermal, leak, or vacuum testing) under engineer direction.
- Document build processes, integration steps, and test data accurately in accordance with company procedures.
- Identify and report non-conformances, assist in rework, and support troubleshooting activities.
- Maintain assembly tooling, fixtures, and test equipment in calibrated and operational condition.
- Follow all ESD, FOD, and safety procedures to ensure a controlled and compliant work area.
- Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, and test engineers to meet program goals and schedules.

What It Takes

- 2+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, integration, or testing (aerospace, defense, or high-tech manufacturing preferred)
- Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
- Proficient with hand tools, torque wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and test equipment
- Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled environment a plus
- Familiarity with basic mechanical and electrical systems and safe handling of flight or precision hardware
- Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and adherence to procedures
- Ability to lift 25-50 lbs and perform repetitive assembly tasks safely and efficiently
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (if required by contract)

Nice-to-Have Experience

- Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Development Agency (SDA), AFRL, NASA, NRO, OSD, or other federal space and defense customers
- Experience pricing aerospace, defense, intelligence, or space-related programs
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM), program finance, and cost analysis methodologies
- Experience supporting strategic captures, competitive assessments, and bid/no-bid decisions
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and government contracting regulations
- Experience supporting proposal efforts involving advanced technology development, spacecraft, launch, or defense systems
- Experience developing and implementing pricing tools, templates, and process improvements
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications

## What You’ll Get

- Experience assembling or testing aerospace flight hardware or satellite subsystems
- Knowledge of mechanical fasteners, adhesives, and torque specifications
- Experience with environmental testing, such as vibration, shock, or thermal vacuum
- Familiarity with data collection systems and test instrumentation
- Certification in IPC, NASA-STD-8739, or equivalent assembly standards is a plus
- Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Location: Rockville, MD

Base Pay: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

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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