Mission Manager

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.