Space Propulsion Systems Engineer

Natick, MA

Full Time

Mid Level

Position: Space Propulsion Systems Engineer

As a Space Propulsion Systems Engineer at Busek, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to developing cutting-edge in-space propulsion technologies. Your role will involve designing, maintaining, and managing the specifications required by our customers for electric propulsion products. You will contribute to various aspects of systems engineering, reliability analysis, and failure management, focusing on ensuring the success of complex technical projects.

Busek is a world leader in aerospace propulsion, tackling some of the toughest challenges in space exploration.

How you will make an impact:

Develop and maintain Critical Item Lists (CIL), Reliability Analyses, and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
Perform Process and Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA/DFMEA).
Create and maintain Declared Parts List (DPL) and Declared Materials List (DML).
Conduct system analysis and provide engineering oversight with internal and external subject matter experts.
Lead comprehensive project requirements development, verification/validation, and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with team leaders and customers on technical matters across Busek’s products.
Perform trade studies on product capability, performance, cost, and schedule.
Document progress through status reports and technical reviews.

Desired Experience: Any of the experience listed below would be applicable in this role; it is not expected that candidates would possess all of these qualifications.

BS or MS in Systems Engineering or related field.
Strong foundation in Systems Engineering principles and processes.
Experience with reliability analysis and failure management (FMECA, PFMEA/DFMEA).
Familiarity with requirements management and configuration management.
Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering principles.
Ability to interpret customer technical requirements and work with diverse engineering teams.
Experience in managing complex technical programs.

Requirements:

U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or protected individual.
Ability to obtain a security clearance (up to TS/SCI).

Benefits:

401K, performance bonuses, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

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