Systems Administrator / Configuration Management at Busek – Natick, MA ,01760, Massachusetts

Systems Administrator / Configuration Management
Design Team
Role Overview
Busek is seeking a Systems Administrator / Configuration Management professional to support the Design Team by owning and maintaining the engineering data environment. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, IT infrastructure, and configuration discipline. It is not traditional corporate IT — the focus is on enabling engineers to design, release, revise, and track hardware efficiently and correctly.
This individual will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers to manage CAD data, design documentation, and configuration baselines while helping establish scalable, lightweight processes appropriate for a fast-moving R&D environment.Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain engineering data systems supporting the design lifecycle
  • CAD files, drawings, analyses, models, revisions
• Own configuration management fundamentals for design hardware
  • Version control, baselines, change control, releases
• Manage and support PLM / PDM tools
  • SolidWorks PDM, Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar
• Support engineering workflows from design through release and change
  • Design → review → release → ECO/ECR
• Partner directly with engineers to solve practical workflow problems
  • Enable speed and accuracy without unnecessary bureaucracy
• Maintain documentation and process discipline
  • ECOs, ECRs, release procedures, data integrity
• Help ensure systems and data practices align with export control requirements
  • ITAR / EAR compliance

Must Have Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering data and systems
  • CAD files, drawings, analysis data, revisions
• Solid understanding of Configuration Management (CM) principles
  • Version control, baselines, change control
• Hands-on experience with PLM / PDM tools
  • SolidWorks PDM, Windchill, Teamcenter, or similar
• Strong understanding of engineering design workflows
• Ability to work closely with engineers in a hands-on, practical manner
• Strong documentation and process discipline
• U.S. Person status (required for ITAR/EAR compliance)

Nice to Have

• Experience in aerospace, space, or defense environments
• PowerBI, experience helpful
• Exposure to systems engineering concepts
  • Requirements, traceability
• Background in IT systems administration
  • Servers, permissions, backups, access control
• Cybersecurity or compliance awareness
  • NIST, CMMC (particularly relevant at Busek)
• Scripting or automation experience
  • PowerShell, Python
• Experience supporting small, fast-moving design teams
• Prior role combining IT support and engineering configuration management

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space propulsion technology
• Hands-on involvement in advanced mechanical design and spaceflight hardware
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

ITAR Compliance
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), employment at Busek requires that applicants be one of the following:

• A U.S. citizen
• A lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder)
• A refugee or an individual granted asylum in the U.S.
• Or eligible to receive the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable

For more information about ITAR regulations, please visit the DDTC Public Portal.