Manufacturing Engineer (Tanks)

Quantum Space•Tulsa, OK

2d•$68,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Quantum Space is seeking a technically driven Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, qualification, and implementation of manufacturing processes for propellant tanks, pressurant tanks, and pressure vessels supporting its Ranger spacecraft program at the Tulsa manufacturing center. The role oversees forming, machining, welding, inspection, proof and leak testing, and precision cleaning to produce safe, reliable, flight-ready spacecraft hardware. The engineer will develop repeatable manufacturing processes, tooling, and test methods for safety-critical spacecraft components. Working with design engineering, materials and processes, manufacturing, quality, and test teams, the role supports first-article builds, process qualification, and continuous improvement as Ranger transitions from development to rate production. It is suited to an engineer with manufacturing expertise and hands-on experience with pressure vessels, welded structures, or similar safety-critical hardware.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, materials, or welding engineering.
At least 3 years of manufacturing engineering experience with pressure vessels, tanks, welded structures, or similar safety-critical hardware.
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

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, including ASME, AIAA S-080/S-081, or range safety requirements.
Experience with nondestructive inspection methods and weld acceptance criteria.
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.

Responsibilities

Develop, qualify, and own manufacturing processes for metallic tanks and pressure vessels, including dome forming, machining, weld preparation, welding, and post-weld processing.
Design and procure weld fixtures, handling tooling, and ground support equipment for tank fabrication and testing.
Develop and execute proof-pressure, leak, and volumetric test procedures and associated safety controls.
Define and implement nondestructive inspection methods, including X-ray, dye penetrant, and ultrasonic inspection, as well as dimensional inspection plans for welds and tank features.
Partner with design engineering and materials and processes teams on tank design for manufacturability, weld joint design, and tolerance stack-ups.
Lead first-article builds, process qualification, and qualification tank builds, and document results.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action for weld defects, dimensional nonconformances, and test failures.
Own tank fabrication cycle time, yield, and cost, and drive improvements as production volume increases.
Ensure pressure-system work complies with safety standards and mission assurance requirements.