Program 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.

Location:

Rockville, MD Compensation:

$180,000 to $225,000 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. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. . Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft. Program Manager Rockville, MD $180,000 - $225,000 a year $180,000 - $225,000 a year 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.

Location:

Rockville, MD Compensation:

$180,000 to $225,000 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. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. . Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.