Facilities Manager - Advanced Programs

Quantum Space

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-10+ years of experience managing technical facilities in lab, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar environment
  • Proficient in building systems and infrastructure knowledge
  • Experience in managing contractors and vendors
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Must reside within the LA area

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of HVAC, electrical, compressed gases, and vacuum systems
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards like OSHA and NFPA
  • Plan and implement facility upgrades for spacecraft development
  • Coordinate with engineering teams on infrastructure requirements
  • Manage vendors and contractors for maintenance and capital projects
  • Develop maintenance programs and facility reliability plans
  • Support lab buildouts and infrastructure integration

Benefits

  • Ownership of impactful projects early in career
  • Mentorship from experienced spacecraft engineers
  • Defined growth path to subsystem ownership
  • Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits package
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 LA 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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