Role description
Electrical Engineer
Magma Space Magma Space Electrical Engineer Washington, DC · Full time Company website
We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC. You will support the full board lifecycle for the electronics behind our advanced actuators and intelligent satellite controls, owning various workstreams and interacting cross-functionally across the company. Candidates with at least 1–3 years of experience are preferred; strong internship or project experience will be considered.
About Magma Space
At Magma Space, we’re on a mission to deliver the most precise spacecraft pointing ever achieved. We are 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 the broader Defense community, with upcoming orbital demonstrations on the ISS, commercial and DoD missions. Join us at Magma Space and make a lasting impact on the next generation of space missions!
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout for critical components.
- Bring up and debug boards.
- Write and execute test procedures.
- Build cable harnesses, test fixtures, and ground support equipment (GSE).
- Collect and analyze test data and write test reports.
- Solder and rework boards.
- Maintain component libraries and BOMs.
- Assist in process development, strategy and procurement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- At least 1–3 years of experience preferred; relevant internship or project experience will be considered.
- Comfortable with lab equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power supplies, and DMM.
- Some board design experience (Altium or KiCad).
- Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or asylee/refugee) due to ITAR/EAR export control requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Embedded C or Python experience.
- Coursework or projects in motor control or power electronics.
- Space industry exposure.
- Extensive soldering and/or harnessing buildouts.
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.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 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. Even if you don’t meet all the qualifications as outlined here, but are still excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.