Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer — Prototyping & Hardware

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

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.