Friction Stir Weld Technician III

About the role

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 Technician III – Friction Stir Welding to fabricate novel spacecraft propellant tanks. This role is ideal for a technician with several years of experience in friction stir welding or a CNC operator that has experience with welding. You will work closely with propulsion, manufacturing, mechanical, and test engineering teams to develop and refine friction stir welding processes for spacecraft propellant tanks. This is a hands-on role focused on execution, troubleshooting, hardware fabrication, and flight-critical manufacturing operations.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

Work with engineers to develop friction stir welding processes for novel spacecraft propellant tanks

Provide manufacturing feedback to engineers to improve weld quality, repeatability, and production efficiency

Support engineers in the development and refinement of friction stir welding processes for spacecraft propellant tanks

Perform and own friction stir welding operations on development and flight spacecraft propellant tanks

Assist in pressure and leak testing of spacecraft propellant tanks

Assist in the integration of spacecraft propellant tanks into spacecraft propulsion systems

What It Takes

High school diploma or GED

7+ years of relevant experience with friction stir welding, or CNC operation and welding experience

Demonstrated ability to lead small teams of technicians to accomplish tasks

Demonstrated ability to improve processes

Demonstrated ability to write standard operating procedures or similar documentation

Demonstrated ability to own completion of tasks with minimal oversight

Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot

Demonstrated ability to understand drawings and CAD models

Nice-to-Have Experience

1+ years performing friction stir welding on spacecraft propulsion tanks or other pressure vessels

Friction stir weld certification and/or other weld certifications

Demonstrated experience with pressure testing and leak testing

Demonstrated experience in machining aerospace grade parts with CNC equipment

Demonstrated experience with the assembly, integration, and test of propulsion systems and components

Demonstrated experience creating and interpreting CAD models and engineering drawings

Experience with nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods and weld inspection

What You’ll Get

Ownership – Contribute directly to the fabrication of mission-critical spacecraft hardware

Innovation – Support advanced manufacturing technologies enabling next-generation spacecraft mobility

Impact – Help deliver reliable spacecraft systems supporting national security, civil, and commercial missions

Growth – Join a cross-functional engineering and manufacturing team operating at the center of spacecraft development, integration, and mission execution

Compensation –Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Location: Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA

Hourly range: $24 - 48/hr

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.