Quantum Space
Quantum Space is seeking a Principal Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to serve as the technical authority for the GNC subsystem across multiple spacecraft programs. The role involves owning end-to-end GNC/ACS architecture, leading design, integration, verification, and supporting flight operations for high‑mobility spacecraft.
Quantum Space is building the Ranger spacecraft platform, a next-generation highly maneuverable spacecraft engineered for orbital mobility across LEO, MEO, GEO, and cislunar orbits. The company serves space defense, commercial, and civil customers, with a focus on U.S. national security missions including space domain awareness and counter-space operations. Ranger features a modular, refuelable architecture with up to 15 years of operational life and industry-leading delta-V capability.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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