About the role
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 technically skilled and hands-on Electrical Engineer II to support the development of specialized spacecraft electronics for next-generation Ranger missions. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, qualification, and flight delivery of high-reliability avionics and spacecraft electronics supporting long-duration, high-mobility space missions.
Working closely with systems, mechanical, thermal, RF communications, FPGA, software, and integration engineers, you will help develop flight-ready electronics from early concept through spacecraft integration and launch. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced development environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while building hardware that flies.
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Where You'll Make an Impact
* Support the development of specialized spacecraft electronics from concept, prototyping, and design through integration, qualification, and flight delivery * Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics supporting spacecraft avionics, communications, embedded electronics, and vehicle subsystems * Develop schematic capture and multi-layer PCB designs for flight and flight-like hardware * Perform hardware bring-up, electrical troubleshooting, validation testing, and anomaly resolution activities * Collaborate with systems, RF communications, mechanical, thermal, FPGA, software, and integration teams to deliver fully integrated spacecraft electronics * Support hardware integration, verification, and validation during spacecraft assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) campaigns * Participate in engineering reviews including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), Test Readiness Review (TRR), and Flight Readiness Review (FRR) * Develop and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, interface control documents (ICDs), requirements, verification artifacts, and test procedures * Contribute to design trade studies, technical assessments, and multidisciplinary engineering reviews * Improve hardware reliability, manufacturability, and mission readiness through continuous engineering improvements * Support multiple spacecraft development efforts within a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment
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What It Takes
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline * 3+ years of experience developing electronics hardware for aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability applications * Experience designing electrical communication interfaces including RS-422, RS-485, CAN, LVDS, I2C, and SPI * Strong understanding of analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronics fundamentals * Experience with schematic capture, PCB layout, and ECAD design tools * Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers * Experience supporting hardware integration, debugging, validation testing, and root-cause investigations * Ability to troubleshoot complex electrical systems and resolve hardware anomalies * Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills * Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, iterative spacecraft development environment
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Nice-to-Have Experience
* Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline * Direct experience developing spacecraft or other flight-qualified electronics * Experience using the Cadence ECAD suite, including OrCAD Capture and Allegro PCB Designer * Experience designing mixed-signal, timing-critical, high-density, multi-layer PCB assemblies * Familiarity with EEE component derating methodologies and spaceflight design standards, including NASA INST-002 * Experience conducting schematic reviews, hardware peer reviews, and design verification activities * Experience designing high-speed communication interfaces including LVDS, SpaceWire, and Gigabit Ethernet * Experience integrating ultra stable oscillators and precision timing hardware * Hands-on experience supporting spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) * Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures, embedded electronics, and flight hardware qualification * Experience supporting environmental testing including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, EMI/EMC, and other qualification campaigns
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What You'll Get
* Ownership – Contribute directly to the development of mission-critical spacecraft electronics supporting advanced Ranger missions * Innovation – Help develop next-generation spacecraft avionics and communications architectures enabling high-mobility space operations * Impact – Deliver reliable, flight-ready electronics supporting national security, civil, and commercial space missions * Growth – Join a collaborative engineering team working across spacecraft development, integration, qualification, and mission execution * Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing
Location: Rockville, MD; or Hawthorne, CA; or Denver, CO
Base Salary: $100,000-$125,000
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.
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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.
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Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.