Manufacturing Engineer (Tanks)

The role

You will lead the development, qualification, and implementation of manufacturing processes for propellant tanks, pressurant tanks, and pressure vessels. This role supports the Ranger spacecraft program through manufacturing operations, tooling design, and testing.

What you will do

• Develop, qualify, and own manufacturing processes for metallic tanks and pressure vessels
• Design and procure weld fixtures, handling tooling, and GSE for tank fabrication and test
• Develop and execute proof pressure, leak, and volumetric test procedures and safety controls
• Define and implement nondestructive inspection and dimensional inspection plans
• Partner with design engineering and materials and processes on tank design for manufacturability
• Lead first-article builds, process qualification, and qualification tank builds
• Lead root cause and corrective action on weld defects, dimensional nonconformances, and test failures
• Own cycle time, yield, and cost for tank fabrication
• Ensure all pressure system work complies with safety standards and mission assurance requirements

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, materials, or welding engineering
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering for pressure vessels, tanks, welded structures, or similar safety-critical hardware

Nice to have

• Experience manufacturing spacecraft, launch vehicle, or aircraft propellant tanks or pressure vessels
• Experience with TIG, orbital, electron beam, or friction stir welding of titanium, aluminum, and stainless alloys
• Experience with AWS D17.1, NASA-STD-5006, or similar aerospace welding specifications
• Experience with proof, leak, and burst testing and pressure system safety (ASME, AIAA S-080/S-081, or range safety requirements)
• Experience with NDI methods and acceptance criteria for welds
• Experience with dome forming, spinning, or large-part machining
• Experience with precision cleaning and propellant compatibility for fluid system hardware
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and mission assurance practices for flight hardware

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• equity
• medical
• dental
• vision
• generous leave
• HSA
• 401(k) matching
• equity participation

Before you apply

• 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

About the company

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Their high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions.