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 – FlatSat Integration to support the deployment, integration, and long-term maintenance of spacecraft FlatSat environments utilizing engineering models of flight hardware, software emulators, hardware simulators, and associated Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE). In this role, you will serve as a key contributor to spacecraft integration activities, helping bring together individual subsystems into cohesive, flight-like system test environments that support development, qualification, launch preparation, and mission operations.
Working closely with systems, avionics, power, RF communications, flight software, ground software, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), and payload engineering teams, you will play a critical role in ensuring spacecraft are fully integrated, validated, and mission ready. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hardware integration, debugging, system validation, and solving complex multidisciplinary engineering challenges.
You'll Make an Impact
Deploy, integrate, and maintain spacecraft FlatSat environments utilizing engineering models, hardware emulators, software simulators, and associated EGSE
Develop and maintain spacecraft-level integration environments supporting subsystem validation, vehicle checkout, regression testing, and mission readiness
Serve as a primary hardware owner responsible for integrating spacecraft subsystems into cohesive, flight-like system testbeds
Support the operational readiness and long-term maintenance of FlatSat platforms throughout spacecraft development, launch preparation, and post-deployment mission operations
Collaborate with avionics, RF communications, power, flight software, ground software, GNC, payload, and systems engineering teams to support end-to-end spacecraft integration
Perform hardware bring-up, electrical troubleshooting, debugging, root-cause investigations, and anomaly resolution across integrated spacecraft systems
Develop and maintain integration procedures, interface control documentation, test configurations, operational workflows, and supporting technical documentation
Support the design, integration, and maintenance of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), electrical interfaces, harnessing, and supporting infrastructure
Participate in spacecraft assembly, integration, checkout, validation, and mission support activities
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance FlatSat reliability, integration efficiency, and overall mission readiness
What It Takes
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
3+ years of experience supporting electronics hardware development, system integration, or spacecraft integration within aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries
Experience working with spacecraft and embedded communication interfaces including RS-422, RS-485, CAN, LVDS, SpaceWire, and Gigabit Ethernet
Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and related electronic test equipment
Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills across integrated hardware and embedded systems
Experience coordinating integration activities across multiple engineering disciplines and spacecraft subsystems
Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Comfortable operating within a fast-paced, iterative spacecraft development environment
Hands-on engineering mindset with strong systems-level thinking and integration intuition
Nice-to-Have Experience
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
Experience designing and building custom hardware emulators and Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
Experience designing and fabricating EGSE harnessing, electrical interfaces, and supporting hardware
Python scripting experience supporting automation, hardware control, validation, or integration workflows
Experience designing mechanical enclosures and support equipment for EGSE platforms
Hands-on experience supporting spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)
Familiarity with spacecraft avionics architectures, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments, and integrated spacecraft testbeds
Experience supporting mission operations or post-deployment spacecraft sustainment activities
What You'll Get
Ownership – Become a primary hardware owner responsible for spacecraft-level FlatSat integration and operational readiness
Innovation – Build and maintain advanced spacecraft integration environments supporting next-generation high-mobility missions
Impact – Enable subsystem integration, spacecraft validation, and mission success from development through on-orbit operations
Growth – Gain hands-on experience across nearly every spacecraft subsystem while developing deep integration and systems engineering expertise
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.
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.