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Electrical Test Engineer
Job description
About Busek:
Busek designs and manufactures cutting-edge electric propulsion systems and related technologies for spacecraft. Our innovations support government and commercial missions in Earth orbit and deep space. We offer a collaborative, hands-on environment where engineers can have a real impact on exciting space missions.
Position Overview:
Busek is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Electrical Test Engineer to support the testing and validation of electronic systems used in spaceflight propulsion. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to conduct testing, troubleshoot hardware, and ensure the performance and reliability of our systems.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with a strong academic background and hands-on lab experience who wants to grow their skills in a dynamic aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and run tests on electronic hardware, including circuit boards and power systems used in space propulsion.
- Use lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters to collect and analyze data.
- Assist in developing test procedures and documenting results for engineering and customer reviews.
- Support troubleshooting of electronics and test setups under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Help maintain lab equipment and ensure safe, organized testing environments.
- Participate in environmental and functional testing, including vibration, thermal vacuum, and EMI/EMC tests.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with basic lab instrumentation and measurement techniques.
- Understanding of electronic circuits, schematics, and components.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and documentation abilities.
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency (due to government contract requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship, co-op, or academic project experience involving hardware testing or validation.
- Exposure to programming or scripting languages (e.g., LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB).
- Interest in aerospace systems or space hardware.
Why Join Busek?
- Work on spaceflight hardware with real mission impact.
- Learn from and collaborate with experienced engineers.
- Gain experience in a broad range of testing and engineering disciplines.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
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Our Story
We are hiring software, design, and propulsion engineers. We believe ours is a noble cause; to develop and manufacture the best propulsion systems and electronic solutions for spaceflight. We enable new capabilities and missions to the benefit of our customers, our Nation, and Humanity as a whole. We are proud of our people and grateful to the customers who give us a chance to succeed. Our expertise spans five propulsion technologies including Hall, electrospray, radio frequency ion, pulsed plasma, and green monopropellant thrusters. Our products fit a range of spacecraft from compact cubesats to large geostationary satellites, and everything in between. If you have a propulsion need, please contact us. If you have a passion for topics such as R&D, quality, propulsion, design, vacuum, electronics, supply chain management, or manufacturing, please join us.