Capture Manager

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

What It Takes

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Business, Marketing, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field, masters preferred

10+ years of progressive experience in capture management, business development, sales, program management, engineering, or related roles

Proven record of developing and capturing new business for a high-technology, aerospace, defense, or product-based company

Strong understanding of federal market needs, customer challenges, government acquisition processes, and competitive capture environments

Ability to understand customer requirements, mission needs, operational concepts, and detailed technical solutions

Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience working closely with engineers, systems architects, program managers, proposal teams, business development leaders, and executives

Strong presentation, communication, relationship-building, and customer engagement skills

Ability to develop account plans, capture plans, win strategies, and actionable business development plans

Strong organizational, project management, and follow-through skills

Ability to manage multiple strategic pursuits, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously

Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one

Nice-to-Have Experience

Experience supporting pursuits with U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Development Agency (SDA), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), U.S. Space Command, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or related federal customers

Familiarity with spacecraft development, satellite operations, space mobility, mission integration, launch systems, propulsion systems, ground systems, RF systems, data processing, or related aerospace programs

Existing customer and partner relationships across DoD, Intelligence Community, civil space, or aerospace and defense markets

Experience capturing opportunities valued at $50M to $500M+

Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Monday

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.