What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Lab Test Engineer position at Busek?
Job Title: Manufacturing Lab Test Engineer
Description:
Join Busek’s team in developing state-of-the-art miniature electric propulsion systems that are transforming the landscape of space exploration. Working with a focused group, you will play a key role in designing, testing, and refining electrospray and other propulsion technologies from the ground up. Busek’s propulsion systems are used across a diverse range of spacecraft, including CubeSats, small satellites, and large geostationary platforms, serving high-profile customers like NASA, DARPA, and the Department of Defense.
About Busek:
Busek Co. Inc. is a pioneering force in space propulsion, providing reliable, innovative thruster systems that meet the stringent requirements of spaceflight. Our products include green monopropellant thrusters and various solar electric propulsion technologies. With extensive expertise in ion and Hall effect thrusters, electrospray propulsion, and high-powered electric thrusters, Busek is at the forefront of space propulsion advancements. Our commitment to excellence and innovation enables us to deliver critical propulsion solutions for both near-Earth and deep-space missions. Join us and contribute to a legacy of groundbreaking achievements in space technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assemble and test electric propulsion systems and high-vacuum facilities
- Set up facilities, including power supplies and flow cabinets for testing
- Design, fabricate, and implement test jigs and automation setups
- Develop LabView-based automation and perform data analysis in MATLAB
- Formulate and document test procedures, relay design feedback, and write reports
- Electronics testing, high-voltage systems, and precision hardware assembly
- Proficiency in LabView, MATLAB, and CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Background in electric propulsion systems, ion beam diagnostics, and high-vacuum facilities
- BS in Engineering with 2 years’ relevant experience in industry or graduate research
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required under ITAR regulations. Employment contingent on background checks.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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