Lead Systems Engineer

Magdrive is developing the next generation of spacecraft propulsion. Our thruster delivers an unparalleled combination of thrust and efficiency, opening new frontiers in satellite servicing, in-space construction, and interplanetary transport. We are now seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to join our Product Team — a role essential to taking flight hardware through versioned in-orbit demos into a qualified product we can deliver at scale. Reporting directly to the CTO, you’ll ensure system-level integrity as we move from R&D prototypes to flight models and scale production to thousands of units per year. This role will be integral to the development of systems-level design and integration. You’ll work closely with R&D to inform Engineering Model (EM) builds, drive the qualification of Flight Models (FM), and establish rigorous standards of care, handling, and documentation for flight hardware. Beyond technical integration, you’ll collaborate with Business Development to ensure seamless customer system integration, aligning Magdrive’s technology with end-user requirements and paving the way for scaling from early flight heritage to large-scale deployment. As one of Magdrive’s early employees, you will hold significant responsibility with substantial potential for career growth. The systems you help shape will directly influence the Magdrive propulsion system’s evolution and have a tangible impact on the future of space travel.