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Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Specialist

2 months ago


Natick, Massachusetts, United States Busek Full time
Job Overview

As a Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Specialist, you will play a crucial role in advancing Busek's innovative in-space propulsion technologies. Your responsibilities will include developing and maintaining the specifications required by our clients for the construction of Busek's electric propulsion systems. Success in this position requires a solid background in systems engineering and experience collaborating closely with requirements on intricate technical products.

This dynamic engineering position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to spaceflight initiatives that support pioneering missions for NASA, various government entities, and the commercial space industry.

About Busek

Busek is at the forefront of researching, developing, and manufacturing technologies for demanding space missions involving small spacecraft in low-earth orbit, large geostationary satellites, and CubeSats and probes destined for the moon and beyond. Our skilled team possesses extensive expertise across in-space propulsion, space-borne sensors, materials science, manufacturing, and high-fidelity electronic design. Notable achievements include the first US Hall Effect Thruster in space, the first Micro-PPT Thrusters, and the inaugural flight of Electrospray Thrusters. Our current endeavors encompass both high-volume and low-volume production of reliable in-space propulsion components and systems, alongside the development of innovative processes and technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Ensure the fulfillment of goals related to Requirement management, Interface management, Technical risk management, Configuration management, and Technical data management.
  • Conduct system analysis and provide systems engineering oversight while collaborating with internal and external subject matter experts.
  • Lead a thorough flight project requirements development and verification/validation program, establish technical interfaces, and propose solutions for addressing technical challenges and project risks along with their mitigation strategies.
  • Engage with team leaders and client personnel on technical issues, often necessitating coordinated efforts across Busek products and technical disciplines.
  • Perform comprehensive evaluations on product capability/performance, cost, and schedule.
  • Interface with technical clients as necessary.
  • Document and communicate progress through status reports and technical reviews.
  • Gather and analyze data and client requests to evaluate system operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of fundamental principles in Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineering.
  • Strong documentation skills and active participation in ongoing development efforts and design reviews.
  • Ability to comprehend client technical requirements and relay information to a diverse group of technical team members.
  • Experience in leading a comprehensive flight project requirements development and verification/validation program, establishing technical interfaces, and formulating recommendations for addressing technical issues and project risks along with associated mitigation plans.
  • Experience in generating and maintaining systems engineering artifacts such as hardware or software design requirements, interface control documents, failure modes and effects analysis, fault tree analysis, and reliability analysis.
  • Familiarity with the essential subsystems that make up a satellite electric propulsion system, including trade-offs between simplicity, reliability, and performance.
  • Awareness of mechanical, thermal, dynamic, and other environmental factors affecting satellite operation and testing.
  • Understanding of interdependencies between propulsion systems and other high-level satellite systems (e.g., power, attitude control, flight dynamics).
Additional Information
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance up to the TS/SCI level.
Benefits
  • 401K Retirement Savings
  • Performance Bonuses
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-term/Short-term disability
  • Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
  • Education assistance

Busek is an equal opportunity employer; employment with Busek Co. Inc. is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.