Senior Mechanical Engineer - Space Mechanisms & Systems

Magma Space Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parental leave

Remote/hybrid options

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Magma Space Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical design for high-precision satellite subsystems.

You will prototype, test, and validate electromechanical assemblies, collaborating with GNC, electrical, and software teams to ensure robust flight readiness. The role emphasizes hands-on development, vendor coordination, and documentation for mission-critical space missions, with opportunities for leadership and mentoring within a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related engineering.
• 5+ years hands-on hardware design, integration, and test experience (space hardware preferred).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and GD&T.
• Experience with FEA/physics modeling and thermal analysis.
• Hands-on lab experience: assembly, vibration testing, and thermal cycling.
• Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle mechanical development from concept to production.
• Design systems meeting program requirements for space missions (AFRL/ISS/DoD/ RPOD).
• Perform preliminary structural and thermal analyses (FEA) to validate space margins.
• Build and execute test plans in lab and HIL/SIL environments; analyze data and iterate designs.
• Define and manage BOMs; oversee procurement and supplier coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in space mechanisms.
• Collaborate with GNC, electrical, and software teams for hardware–software integration.
• Document design decisions, test reports, and ICDs for internal and customer use.

Skills

Hardware design

System integration

Test engineering

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Nastran/Patran

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Magma Space Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead end-to-end mechanical design for high-precision satellite subsystems.

You will prototype, test, and validate electromechanical assemblies, collaborating with GNC, electrical, and software teams to ensure robust flight readiness. The role emphasizes hands-on development, vendor coordination, and documentation for mission-critical space missions, with opportunities for leadership and mentoring within a fast-growing