Electrical Engineer

Magma Space develops spacecraft control actuators and satellite controls. The Electrical Engineer supports the full electronics board lifecycle, including design, bring-up, testing, and process development for advanced actuators and intelligent satellite controls.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 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
• At least 1–3 years of experience preferred; relevant internship or project experience will be considered
• Embedded C or Python experience
• Coursework or projects in motor control or power electronics
• Space industry exposure
• Extensive soldering and/or harnessing buildouts

Benefits:

• 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.
• 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!