Vibration Test Technician
About the job
- Develop test plans and procedures for sine, random, and shock vibration tests in accordance with customer and industry specifications, including NASA and MIL-STD requirements.
- Design and fabricate test fixtures for structural integrity and modal compatibility.
- Set up and operate electrodynamic shakers and data acquisition systems.
- Coordinate with engineering teams to define test requirements and interpret results.
- Analyze test data and generate detailed reports documenting test setup, procedures, and results.
- Maintain and calibrate vibration test equipment.
- Support root cause analysis for test anomalies or failures.
- Contribute to continual improvement of environmental testing processes and infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with vibration testing, including shaker systems, fixturing, and instrumentation.
- Familiarity with environmental test standards such as NASA GEVS and MIL-STD-810.
- Experience with accelerometers, modal analysis, and data acquisition software such as VibrationVIEW, m+p, or LMS.
- Mechanical aptitude, including fixture design and machine shop interface.
- Technical communication and documentation skills.
- Experience working in the aerospace or defense industry.
- Familiarity with thermal-vacuum or shock testing.
- SolidWorks or other 3D CAD experience.
- LabView or Python scripting for automation or data analysis.
About the company
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
$2.2M
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