Systems Test Engineer in Natick, MA ,01760, Massachusetts at Busek

Test Engineer – Panel Production Line
Location: Natick, MA
Company: Busek Co. Inc.
Position Summary
Busek is seeking a Test Engineer to support the panel production line, which is the highest‑priority (P0) Manufacturing hire. This role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Electrical Acceptance Test (EAT) capability required for production‑rate testing of flight model panels. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience developing test procedures, test software, and ground support equipment for electrical system validation in a production environment.
The position is critical to maintaining throughput of 1 panel per day with approximately 16 units in WIP, requiring at least one dedicated engineer for Electrical Test.Key Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and maintain a production‑ready Electrical Acceptance Test (EAT) procedure and associated test software for panel‑level testing
• Define, design, and support required GSE (test racks, harnesses, safety equipment, workstations, etc.) for Electrical Acceptance Test
• Serve as the first point of contact for all NCRs encountered during Acceptance Test of flight model units
• Implement and manage modifications, updates, and upgrades to the test system as production evolves
• Troubleshoot electrical and test system issues in coordination with manufacturing, electrical, and systems engineering
• Document test results and generate formal acceptance test reports
• Support test readiness activities and ensure consistent, repeatable execution of production‑line electrical tests
• Provide a test engineering skill set transferable to other production product lines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience developing and executing electrical test procedures
• Familiarity with production‑line testing, electrical acceptance testing, or system‑level electrical verification
• Ability to design or support test racks, harnessing, fixtures, and instrumentation
• Strong troubleshooting capability with electrical systems and test equipment
• Proficiency in writing technical documentation and test reports
• Comfortable working in a production, lab, or test‑floor environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aerospace, defense, or other high‑reliability hardware
• Experience with test automation or scripting tools (Python, LabVIEW, or similar)
• Familiarity with requirements verification, NCR processes, and root‑cause analysis
• Prior work with acceptance testing of integrated electrical or panel‑level systems

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

• Direct involvement in building and testing flight hardware
• Opportunity to establish and own the electrical acceptance test capability for a key production program
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

U.S. Citizenship Requirement
Due to the nature of work performed under U.S. government contracts and applicable security and contractual requirements, this position is limited to U.S. citizens.