Solutions Engineering Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solution development for strategic business pursuits across defense, intelligence, civil, and commercial space markets
• Translate customer requirements into executable mission concepts, architectures, and technical approaches
• Develop mission architectures, concepts of operation (CONOPS), and system-level solution strategies
• Establish technical discriminators and evaluate alternative approaches through technical trade studies
• Partner with Capture Managers and Proposal Leaders to develop winning technical strategies and narratives
• Support customer engagements, technical interchange meetings, and solution discussions
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams during solution development activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience developing space systems, mission architectures, or advanced aerospace solutions
• Experience with spacecraft design, mission architecture development, satellite systems, or communications systems
• Strong systems engineering background with demonstrated technical leadership
• Experience conducting technical trade studies and requirements analysis
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required for ITAR compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, SSC, SDA, AFRL, NASA, NRO, or OSD
• Prior experience with government space organizations, prime contractors, or advanced aerospace companies
• Experience with satellite communications, space domain awareness, missile warning, or ISR
• Familiarity with Department of Defense acquisition processes and proposal development
• Advanced degree in a related technical discipline

About the Company

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility Ranger spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability.