Full-Time
Facilities Technician
Updated on 9/3/2026
Busek
51-200 employees
Designs and builds space propulsion systems
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Natick, MA, USA
In Person
US Citizenship Required
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- A licensed Journeyman Electrician credential or equivalent commercial or industrial electrical experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is required.
- Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial or industrial electrical systems is required.
- Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams is required.
- Familiarity with motor controls, electrical panels, and industrial equipment is required.
- Ability to safely troubleshoot energized equipment is required.
- Experience working independently while managing multiple priorities is required.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to support facility maintenance beyond electrical systems is required.
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial electrical systems.
- Perform electrical work supporting manufacturing equipment, laboratory systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Install conduit, wiring, electrical panels, lighting, receptacles, breakers, and control systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local electrical codes.
- Support preventative maintenance programs for facility electrical equipment.
- Assist with installation and commissioning of new manufacturing and laboratory equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems and equipment failures.
- Support HVAC, compressed air, plumbing, and other facility infrastructure as needed.
- Maintain electrical systems supporting high-vacuum chambers, cleanrooms, production equipment, welding systems, X-ray equipment, and research laboratories.
- Assist with programmable logic controller-controlled equipment, automation systems, and vacuum control systems when required.
- Coordinate with outside contractors during facility upgrades and construction projects.
- Maintain building lighting, emergency power systems, and electrical safety equipment.
- Support facility improvements, renovations, and expansion projects.
- Participate in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives and maintain compliance with OSHA and applicable safety regulations.
- Assist with general building and grounds maintenance, including seasonal support activities.
- Experience working in an aerospace, manufacturing, laboratory, semiconductor, or research environment.
- Familiarity with vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, or laboratory infrastructure.
- Experience supporting HVAC equipment, compressed air systems, plumbing, or building automation systems.
- Forklift, lift equipment, or OSHA safety certifications are beneficial.
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
- Busek delivered all BHT-6000 flight thrusters for NASA Gateway on September 17, 2025.
- Busek’s 2026 job postings show active hiring across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and QA.
- The company says 150 BHT-350 thrusters are already operating on-orbit, validating production quality.
What critics are saying
- NASA Gateway delays after 2025 delivery would hit Busek’s marquee revenue and credibility.
- OneWeb and other constellation buyers can squeeze pricing once alternative Hall suppliers qualify.
- SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, and Moog are aggressively expanding electric propulsion offerings through 2026.
What makes Busek unique
- Busek’s BHT-6000 powers NASA’s Lunar Gateway SEP stack, flight-proven in 2025.
- Its center-mounted cathode and multi-propellant designs differentiate Busek from commodity Hall thruster vendors.
- Busek spans thrusters, power electronics, and materials, shortening integration for spacecraft customers.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus Program
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 26%1 year growth
↑ 26%2 year growth
↑ 26%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.