Capture Manager

The posting, as Quantum Space wrote it

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Senior Capture Manager to lead high-value capture efforts that supports Quantum Space’s growth across federal, national security, civil, and commercial space markets. Qualified candidates will have a proven record of business development and capture success, strong relationships across government and industry, a thorough understanding of federal market needs and acquisition processes, and the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to customers, partners, and internal teams.

You will play a critical role in helping Quantum Space identify, shape, and win strategic opportunities by leading capture activities, developing customer and account strategies, coordinating with engineering and proposal teams, supporting pricing and teaming approaches, and driving opportunities from early identification through award. This position is ideal for a capture leader who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and who can help translate Quantum Space’s products, technologies, and mission capabilities into compelling business opportunities.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead capture efforts for strategic opportunities in defense, intelligence, civil, or commercial space markets
• Expand and deepen trusted relationships with government customers, industry partners, primes, and subcontractors
• Identify, qualify, shape, and capture actionable business opportunities aligned with Quantum Space’s capabilities and growth objectives
• Lead customer discussions, partner engagements, and technical-oriented business development presentations
• Develop strategic account plans and near-term action plans for priority customer organizations and mission areas
• Build a deep understanding of Quantum Space products, technologies, internal practices, and mission capabilities
• Develop and execute capture plans, win strategies, customer engagement plans, pricing inputs, and competitive positioning approaches
• Coordinate with engineering, product, program, finance, proposal, and executive teams to shape solutions and strengthen win probability
• Support large proposal efforts, including proposal team coordination, subcontractor engagement, color team reviews, proposal section input, and pricing strategy
• Advise internal stakeholders on significant opportunities, market trends, customer priorities, and strategic growth areas
• Support negotiation and execution of strategic business opportunities directly with government customers and through prime, subcontractor, and teaming relationships
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen Quantum Space’s capture processes, business development discipline, and win probability

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• Experience giving product demonstrations, capabilities briefings, technical presentations, or executive customer briefings
• Demonstrated experience with systems engineering, systems architecture, or technical solution development
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business Administration, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related field
• APMP, Shipley, or other capture, proposal, or business development certification

What You’ll Get

• Ownership – Lead strategic capture efforts that directly influence Quantum Space’s growth and mission success
• Innovation – Help advance breakthrough aerospace and defense technologies enabling next-generation space operations
• Impact – Play a critical role in winning strategic opportunities that support national security, civil, and commercial space missions
• Growth – Join a collaborative team operating at the intersection of business development, strategy, engineering, and space technology
• Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, FSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Location: Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA

Base Salary: $180,000 - $230,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.

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 the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.