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Lead Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Engineer
About Us
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 torque. 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 satellite capabilities like never before.
We are proud to be supported by NASA and the US Space Force through grants and collaboration opportunities that fuel our innovative efforts. These partnerships underscore the importance and potential of our technology in advancing the future of space exploration and defense.
Join us at Magma Space and be part of a team that’s setting a new standard for satellite control, where your work will have a lasting impact on the space industry and beyond.
Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead GNC Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in satellite controls, with a deep understanding of both the practical and theoretical aspects of guidance, navigation and controls in the space industry. This role requires a hands-on approach, the ability to design, develop, and test complex control systems for our satellite subsystems, and a strong team-oriented mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test advanced GNC algorithms for autonomous spacecraft operations, including attitude control, orbit determination, and trajectory optimization.
- Integrate AI/ML models with sensor and actuator data to enable adaptive, high-accuracy pointing and autonomous navigation.
- Develop and validate mission-level simulations to show the benefits of operating maglev actuators.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate GNC systems with spacecraft hardware, avionics, and mission software.
- Create simulation environments and test frameworks (SIL/HIL) to validate GNC algorithms in realistic scenarios.
- Analyze flight data and lab results to improve algorithm performance and system reliability.
- Document algorithm designs, test procedures, and validation results.
- Take initiative as a self-starter, driving key autonomy efforts with minimal oversight.
- Stay current on state-of-the-art GNC technologies, AI applications in aerospace, and advanced control systems.
- Represent Magma Space in meetings with external stakeholders, whether technical partners, customers, investors or others.
- Contribute to funding applications, for instance government grant awards, accelerators, contracts and more.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- 3-10 years of experience working in industry on controls development, ideally with code that has flown on a spacecraft.
- Thorough understanding of the fundamentals behind control theory (e.g., translation matrices, quaternions, dynamics and control methods).
- Proficient in the use of simulation tools (e.g., STK, MATLAB) or in-house software for satellite control simulations.
- Must be a team player with excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
- Must be a US citizen or national, US permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the US as a refugee or granted asylum.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly growing space industry.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Compensation as be a combination of salary and equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), health insurance with dental and vision, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, free gym on site.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Relocation assistance.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the future of space exploration.
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.
