Quantum Space
Quantum Space builds maneuverable spacecraft for national security and commercial use, raising $73M in Series A funding. The company employs 111 people, primarily engineers.
The growth story
Quantum Space grew from 28 to 111 employees between 2022 and 2026, raising $73M along the way, most recently a Series A in June 2025.
About
Quantum Space develops Ranger, a spacecraft designed for dynamic orbital operations. Its patented propulsion system allows for extended endurance and rapid repositioning, supporting tasks like deploying interceptors and refueling satellites. Customers include national security agencies and commercial space operators.
The company was founded in 2021 and has grown to 111 employees. Its $73M Series A round in June 2025 suggests strong investor interest in its mission-configurable spacecraft technology.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is the largest function at Quantum Space, with 23 engineers. The company is led by a founder with prior experience in space innovation. Its Rockville, Maryland headquarters places it near key aerospace hubs.
The Quantum Space org chart
Jim Bridenstine (Chief Executive Officer) leads 23 mapped leaders with 5 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 47 (+161% YoY), Information Technology 14 (+100% YoY), Human Resources 10 (+400% YoY), Business Development 8 (0% YoY), Operations 7 (+133% YoY), Program and Project Management 4 (+100% YoY).
Talent flow
Quantum Space recruits heavily from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Blue Origin, and Lockheed Martin. Alumni often move to Boeing and Loft Orbital. Employees typically stay for a median of 2 years.
Most common previous employers of Quantum Space staff: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (7), Blue Origin (5), Lockheed Martin (5), NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (3), Northrop Grumman (3), ispace-U.S. (3). Former Quantum Space employees most often moved to Boeing (3), Loft Orbital (2), University of Maryland (2), Atreides (1), MacCarron Associates (1), Arc Space Innovation (1).
Alumni worth knowing
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What this company is made of
Most common skills at Quantum Space: Leadership (38), Microsoft Office (37), MATLAB (34), Microsoft Excel (29), Python (Programming Language) (28), Engineering (26), Project Management (26), Customer Service (24).
Where the team actually sits
Quantum Space people are concentrated in Maryland, United States (11), California, United States (8), Washington DC-Baltimore Area (8), Virginia, United States (5).
What employees say
- Compensation
- 4.90 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 4.70 / 5
- Senior management
- 4.70 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 4.40 / 5
Frequently asked
Quantum Space has 111 employees as of September 2026.
Quantum Space has raised $73M in total, most recently a Series A round in June 2025.
Quantum Space was founded in 2021 by Benjamin Reed, Kam Ghaffarian.
Jim Bridenstine (Chief Executive Officer) sits at the top of Quantum Space's reporting structure, with 5 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Quantum Space staff are NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (7 people), Blue Origin (5 people), Lockheed Martin (5 people).
Former Quantum Space employees most often move to Boeing (3), Loft Orbital (2), University of Maryland (2).
The most common skills among Quantum Space staff are Leadership, Microsoft Office, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Python (Programming Language).
Quantum Space staff are concentrated in Maryland, United States (11), California, United States (8), Washington DC-Baltimore Area (8).
Quantum Space has about 47 people in Engineering, up 161% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Quantum Space has about 14 people in Information Technology, up 100% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 54 current and 44 former Quantum Space profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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