Mechanical Engineer

Magma Space Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation assistance

On-site gym

401(k)

Job summary

Magma Space Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the hands-on design, build, and test of mechanisms and structures for our spacecraft actuators and control systems. You will contribute from CAD through prototype assembly and environmental testing at our DC office.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, 2+ years of experience, and proficiency in CAD with GD&T. U.S. person status is required due to ITAR/EAR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in mechanical design, assembly, and test.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or NX) and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and testing.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR/EAR export control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings with GD&T for parts and assemblies.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups and support new mechanical and electrical designs.
• Perform engineering analyses to validate performance margins in space environments.
• Design, build and assemble prototypes and flight hardware.
• Prepare test articles and support vibration and thermal-vacuum testing.
• Write assembly, integration, and test (AIT) procedures.
• Work with vendors on quotes, incoming inspection, and non-conformance resolution.
• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate closely with GNC, electrical, and software teams.

Skills

3D CAD

GD&T

Mechanical design

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC. You will be hands-on in the design, build, and test of the mechanisms and structures behind our advanced actuators and intelligent control systems, from detailed CAD and analysis through prototype assembly and environmental testing. We're a close-knit, mission-aligned team that likes building side by side in our DC office, and we're looking for someone with startup DNA who moves fast and wants real ownership of the hardware flying on the next generation of spacecraft. With an oversubscribed funding round just closed and several high-stakes projects underway with NASA and the U.S. Space Force, we're paving the way for the future of spaceflight, and this is your chance to help build it from the ground up.

About Magma Space

At Magma Space, we're on a mission to deliver the most precise spacecraft pointing ever achieved. We're developing groundbreaking control actuators, including magnetically levitated reaction wheels and control moment gyroscopes that drastically reduce onboard vibrations while delivering unmatched momentum. But our vision goes beyond hardware. We're at the forefront of integrating AI-enhanced software for real-time environment monitoring with novel sensing capabilities. Our goal is to provide satellites with an unprecedented level of stability, agility, and accuracy, enhancing their capabilities like never before.

We're proud to be supported by NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and other Defense organizations, who see Magma's technology as critical to the success of the next generation of space missions. With three orbital tech demonstrations in the next 18 months, we're gearing up to take the space sector by storm.

Join us at Magma Space and make a lasting impact on the booming space economy!

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and drawings with GD&T for parts and assemblies.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups and support new mechanical and electrical designs.
• Perform engineering analyses to validate performance margins in space environments.
• Design, build and assemble prototypes and flight hardware.
• Prepare test articles and support vibration and thermal-vacuum testing.
• Write assembly, integration, and test (AIT) procedures.
• Work with vendors on quotes, incoming inspection, and non-conformance resolution.
• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Collaborate closely with GNC, electrical, and software teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, assembly, and test.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, or NX) and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and testing.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or asylee/refugee) due to ITAR/EAR export control requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FEA (ANSYS, Nastran, or equivalent).
• Exposure to manufacturing.
• Space environment testing experience (vibration, thermal-vacuum).
• Scripting experience in Python or MATLAB.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly growing space industry.
• A high-energy, in-person team in DC that loves building together: collaborative, ambitious, and mission-aligned.
• Meaningful equity and real ownership: competitive salary plus an equity stake in a fast-growing, well-backed company.
• Comprehensive benefits, including 401(k), health insurance with dental and vision, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and a free on-site gym.
• Relocation assistance.
• The chance to make a real, visible impact on the future of space exploration. Your work will go to space!

The selected applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment third-party background check and reference check.

Magma Space Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.