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Propulsion Test Engineer

Busek
Natick, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/27/2026
As a Test Engineer, you will support our Testing Team in a production environment to deliver premier space flight projects. You will get to create and manage test flow for flight-critical hardware production. You will have prior experience in a complex manufacturing environment. We work in a highly collaborative environment, and look for creative solutions as we work together on exciting new technology.
ABOUT BUSEK CO. INC.
Busek researches, develops, and produces technologies for challenging space missions for small spacecraft in low-earth orbit, large geostationary satellites, and CubeSats & probes going to the moon and beyond. Our talented staff have collective expertise spanning in-space propulsion, space-borne sensors, materials science, manufacturing, and high-fidelity electronic design. Busek’s accomplishments include: the first US Hall Effect Thruster in space, the first Micro-PPT Thrusters, and the first flight Electrospray Thrusters. Our present efforts span high-volume and low-volume production of high-reliability in-space propulsion components and systems as well as development of novel processes and technologies.
Day to day activities:
  • Operate and manage testing for vacuum and fluidic systems
  • Understand and troubleshoot pressure and vacuum systems
  • Collaborate with other engineers, researchers, and manufacturers
  • Produce and maintain essential documentation including test plans and procedures
  • Suggest and implement testing flow improvements
Desired skills:
  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • Hands-on experience in propulsion laboratory
  • Experience with LabView
  • Experience with MatLab/Python
  • Working knowledge of vacuum systems
  • Experience with pressurized gas flow control devices

U.S. Citizenship Requirement
Due to the nature of work performed under U.S. government contracts and applicable security and contractual requirements, this position is limited to U.S. citizens.



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