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This role is critical to enabling hardware development, integration, and test by ensuring infrastructure is robust, safe, and scalable.\n\nWhere You'll Make an Impact\n\nOwn facility operations: HVAC, electrical, compressed gases, vacuum infrastructure, and general utilities\n\nEnsure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements (OSHA, NFPA, local codes)\n\nPlan and execute facility upgrades to support spacecraft development and test\n\nCoordinate infrastructure needs with engineering teams (power, cooling, vacuum, test setups)\n\nManage vendors and contractors for maintenance, repairs, and capital projects\n\nDevelop and manage maintenance programs and facility reliability plans\n\nSupport lab build-outs, test stand installation, and infrastructure integration\n\nManage budgets, schedules, and project execution for facility improvements\n\nWhat It Takes\n\nBS in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)\n\n510+ years managing technical facilities (lab, aerospace, manufacturing, or similar)\n\nStrong knowledge of building systems and infrastructure\n\nExperience with contractor/vendor management\n\nStrong organizational and project management skills\n\nWork location within the LA area\n\nNice-to-Have Experience\n\nExperience supporting aerospace or test facilities\n\nFamiliarity with vacuum systems, cleanrooms, or specialized labs\n\nExperience with CMMS systems\n\nWhat You’ll Get\n\nOwnership and real contribution to flight hardware early in your career\n\nMentorship and direct learning from experienced spacecraft engineers\n\nGrowth and a clear path to subsystem ownership\n\nCompensation: competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits\n\nLocation: Hawthorne, CA\n\nCompensation: $80,000 to $125,000 Annual Salary Depending on Experience\n\nTo 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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Quantum Space","rawCompany":"quantum space","city":"Hawthorne","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-29T03:19:05.732Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3013.00","title":"Facilities Managers","slug":"facilities-managers"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"11-3051.01","title":"Quality Control Systems Managers","slug":"quality-control-systems-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"561210","title":"Facilities Support Services","slug":"facilities-support-services"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Facilities Manager - Advanced Programs","description":"Facilities Manager - Operations\nQuantum Space is redefining mobility and autonomy beyond Earth orbit. 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