Facilities Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Quantum Space

$80K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field
  • 5-10+ years of experience managing technical facilities
  • Strong knowledge of building systems and infrastructure
  • Experience with managing contractors and vendors
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Must be located within the Hawthorne, CA area

Responsibilities

  • Own operation of facilities including HVAC, electrical, and general utilities
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
  • Plan and execute facility upgrades for spacecraft development
  • Coordinate infrastructure needs with engineering teams
  • Manage vendors for maintenance, repairs, and projects
  • Develop and manage maintenance programs for reliability
  • Support lab buildouts and test stand installations
  • Manage budgets and schedules for facility improvements

Benefits

  • Ownership of early-stage flight hardware
  • Mentorship from experienced spacecraft engineers
  • Clear path for professional growth and subsystem ownership
  • Equity and comprehensive benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Quantum Space is seeking a Facilities Manager to own the operation, reliability, and expansion of our engineering and test facilities. This role is critical to enabling hardware development, integration, and test by ensuring infrastructure is robust, safe, and scalable.

Where You'll Make an Impact
  • Own facility operations: HVAC, electrical, compressed gases, vacuum infrastructure, and general utilities
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements (OSHA, NFPA, local codes)
  • Plan and execute facility upgrades to support spacecraft development and test
  • Coordinate infrastructure needs with engineering teams (power, cooling, vacuum, test setups)
  • Manage vendors and contractors for maintenance, repairs, and capital projects
  • Develop and manage maintenance programs and facility reliability plans
  • Support lab buildouts, test stand installation, and infrastructure integration
  • Manage budgets, schedules, and project execution for facility improvements

What It Takes
  • BS in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-10+ years managing technical facilities (lab, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of building systems and infrastructure
  • Experience with contractor/vendor management
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Work location within the Hawthorne, CA area

Nice-to-Have Experience
  • Experience supporting aerospace or test facilities
  • Familiarity with vacuum systems, cleanrooms, or specialized labs
  • Experience with CMMS systems

What You'll Get
  • Ownership - Real contribution to flight hardware early in your career
  • Mentorship - Direct learning from experienced spacecraft engineers
  • Growth - Clear path to subsystem ownership
  • Compensation - Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits

Location: Hawthorne, CA

Compensation: $80,000 to $125,000 Annual Salary Depending on Experience

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 required authorizations.

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