Test Engineer- Test Infrastructure & Automation
Job Location:
Natick, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Busek is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to own develop and maintain the test infrastructure that supports the development qualification and production of advanced aerospace propulsion systems and related hardware. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both mechanical systems and software development combining hardware integration test operations automation and data acquisition.
The successful candidate will take ownership of test assets and facilities design and improve test setups develop software tools and scripts to automate testing and data analysis and work closely with design and manufacturing teams to ensure reliable and efficient test execution. This position offers a unique blend of mechanical engineering laboratory operations and programming.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and maintain test infrastructure supporting development qualification and production programs
- Design build and improve test setups fixtures instrumentation and supporting hardware
- Develop and maintain software tools scripts and automation frameworks for test execution data acquisition and analysis
- Write Python and other software scripts to improve testing efficiency repeatability and reporting
- Troubleshoot mechanical electrical instrumentation and software issues within test systems
- Support test planning execution and documentation for engineering and production programs
- Collaborate with design manufacturing and systems engineers to define test requirements and implement test solutions
- Monitor test equipment health calibration status and facility readiness
- Analyze test data and provide clear technical summaries and recommendations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for test operations infrastructure reliability and automation capabilities
- Support the development of new test capabilities as propulsion technologies and programs evolve
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience building troubleshooting or operating hardware systems
- Experience developing software tools scripts or automation using Python or similar programming languages
- Experience working with laboratory manufacturing or test equipment
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills across both hardware and software domains
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings schematics and technical documentation
- Comfortable working in a hands-on engineering environment with significant laboratory and test-floor involvement
- Strong organizational skills and ability to independently own technical projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience developing automated test systems data acquisition systems or hardware-in-the-loop test environments
- Familiarity with instrumentation sensors DAQ systems LabVIEW National Instruments hardware or similar test platforms
- Experience with aerospace propulsion vacuum systems thermal systems or other high-reliability hardware
- Experience designing custom test fixtures support equipment or experimental hardware
- Experience with data analysis visualization and reporting tools
- Familiarity with configuration control and engineering documentation practices
- Experience supporting prototype development qualification testing or production test operations
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform hands-on assembly and fine motor tasks as required
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Health dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement savings plan (401k)
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space propulsion technology
- Hands-on involvement in advanced manufacturing and dual-mode propulsion systems
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
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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About Company
Busek develops high performance space propulsion systems. We built the first flight US Hall thruster and we’re proud to provide thrusters for NASA’s Artemis mission.
