Facilities Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Quantum Space•Hawthorne, CA

8d•$80,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aerospace or test facilities
Familiarity with vacuum systems, cleanrooms, or specialized labs
Experience with CMMS systems

Responsibilities

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