Facilities Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Quantum Space•Rockville, MD

8h•$80,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Space is seeking a Facilities Manager to own the operation, reliability, and expansion of its engineering and test facilities. The role enables hardware development, integration, and testing by ensuring facility infrastructure is robust, safe, and scalable. The position is based in the Rockville, Maryland area and supports spacecraft development and test.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5–10+ years managing technical facilities, such as laboratory, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar facilities.
Strong knowledge of building systems and infrastructure.
Experience with contractor and vendor management.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Work location within the Rockville, Maryland area.
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 to comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Own facility operations, including HVAC, electrical systems, compressed gases, vacuum infrastructure, and general utilities.
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NFPA, and local codes.
Plan and execute facility upgrades to support spacecraft development and testing.
Coordinate infrastructure needs with engineering teams, including power, cooling, vacuum, and 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.