Space Systems jobs in Rockville, MD

5 open roles, verified daily

Principal Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +1 more · Space SystemsOwn the guidance, navigation, and control architecture for Quantum Space's high-mobility spacecraft from concept through flight operations. You will design attitude control systems, define control laws for precision pointing and proximity operations, architect state estimation frameworks, and lead GNC verification across analysis, simulation, and flight test.$175,000 to $225,000 per yearOn site

Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD · Space SystemsOwn the guidance, navigation and control subsystem for Quantum Space's high-mobility spacecraft platforms. You will develop algorithms, flight software integration, and autonomous capabilities across the full spacecraft lifecycle from analysis to on-orbit commissioning.$130,000 to $180,000 per yearOn site

Astrodynamics and Navigation Engineer III Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +2 more · Space SystemsDesign trajectories and lead mission analysis for Quantum Space's high-mobility spacecraft operating across LEO, GEO, and cislunar regimes. You will own flight dynamics capabilities, maneuver planning, and end-to-end performance analysis from concept through on-orbit operations.$125,000 to $175,000 per yearOn site

Software Systems Engineer III Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +1 more · Space SystemsYou will lead the architecture and design of Ranger spacecraft software systems, managing requirements, interfaces, and verification across the full development lifecycle. Partner with flight software, autonomy, mission operations, and GNC teams to deliver reliable, autonomous spacecraft operations.$160,000 to $200,000 per yearOn site

Spacecraft Systems Engineer Verified today

Quantum Space · Rockville, MD +1 more · Space SystemsOwn spacecraft-level technical execution across all subsystems from mission concept through launch and flight operations. You will lead requirements, architecture, integration, and verification for advanced high-mobility spacecraft supporting national security and commercial missions.$110,000 to $220,000 per yearOn site