Summer 2026
Engineering Intern
Posted on 8/3/2026
Busek
51-200 employees
Designs and builds space propulsion systems
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Natick, MA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's, Master's
 Mechanical Engineering (1) |
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- Assist in the design, development, and testing of propulsion systems and components.
- Perform engineering calculations and simulations to support design and analysis efforts.
- Support the assembly, integration, and testing of hardware in a laboratory environment.
- Document test results, design updates, and other project data.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve engineering challenges.
- Conduct research and provide input on innovative engineering solutions.
- Basic machine shop experience with standard hand tools.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of computer-aided design software, such as SolidWorks, for Mechanical Engineers.
- Understanding of circuit design, printed circuit board layout, or embedded systems for Electrical Engineers.
- Familiarity with MATLAB, Python, or other engineering tools.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Interest in space technology and propulsion systems.
Busek develops and ships propulsion systems and electronic solutions for spaceflight. The company offers a range of propulsion technologies, including Hall effect thrusters, electrospray, radio frequency ion, pulsed plasma, and green monopropellant thrusters, to cover missions from compact cubesats to large geostationary satellites. Its products include complete propulsion systems and associated electronics designed to convert electrical power into thrust for spacecraft. Busek differentiates itself by maintaining expertise across five propulsion technologies, enabling customers to choose from multiple approaches within a single provider, and by focusing on research and development, quality, vacuum performance, electronics, supply chain management, and manufacturing. The company’s goal is to enable new capabilities and missions for its customers, the Nation, and Humanity by delivering reliable propulsion solutions that meet a wide range of spacecraft needs.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$200K
Headquarters
Natick, Massachusetts
Founded
1985
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- In January 2026, AFRL awarded Busek $1.7 million for VLEO propulsion.
- Busek’s website says iodine RF ion thrusters are scheduled for two deep-space CubeSats.
- June 2026 product pages still highlight BHT-1500 GEO thrusters with krypton and xenon flexibility.
What critics are saying
- A NASA Gateway cancellation would cut Busek’s flagship validation and undermine commercial sales.
- If Maxar’s Gateway work slips, Busek loses follow-on thruster orders and factory utilization.
- Hall thruster commoditization from Safran, Northrop Grumman, and China’s suppliers pressures margins by 2027.
What makes Busek unique
- Busek’s 2026 niche is high-performance electric propulsion across Hall, ion, electrospray, and green monopropellant.
- Its BHT-6000 thrusters shipped for NASA’s Lunar Gateway PPE in September 2025.
- Busek’s Natick engineering and manufacturing base lets it prototype, test, and ship internally.
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Health Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 25%2 year growth
↑ 25%Highest Honor Bestowed to Busek's Founder for Contributions to the Field of Electric Propulsion in SpaceNATICK, Mass., July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Vlad Hruby, an electric propulsion pioneer who founded Busek Co. Inc. in 1985, has been awarded the 2024 Stuhlinger Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Electric Propulsion. Presented to him at the 38th International Electric Propulsion Conference in Toulouse, France, the Stuhlinger Medal is the highest honor in the field of electric propulsion for spacecraft. Electric Propulsion Rocket Society's Stuhlinger Medal
Central Massachusetts businesses in Worcester, Natick, and Hudson are among those benefiting from a Gov. Maura Healey Administration grant injecting $3.14 million into the state’s manufacturing industry.
Busek, a company that is engaged in applied research, hardware development, and specialty manufacturing in space propulsion emphasizing electric propulsion, power electronics, and material science has introduced a new Hall Effect thruster for geostationary orbit satellites....
Busek, a company that is engaged in applied research, hardware development, and specialty manufacturing in space propulsion emphasizing electric propulsion, power electronics, and material science has introduced a new Hall Effect thruster for geostationary orbit satellites.