Development Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a Development Engineer to lead technical aspects of projects from concept to production. You will create 3D models, perform GD&T-driven analyses, and coordinate with customers and suppliers to ensure design fidelity and production readiness.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering with leadership experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires BS/MS in engineering and experience in project, design or related engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to generate 3D models and 2D drawings; SolidWorks preferred.
• Apply GD&T and understand its impact on part cost.
• Must be able to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interactions with management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on internal and external projects from concept through development, qualification and production.
• Develop and maintain the technical data package, product testing requirements and methods.
• Create 3D conceptual models to meet customer design requirements.
• Perform design trade studies and hand calculations.
• Conduct tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity.
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details.
• Coordinate with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction testing.
• Generate requirements and ensure flow down.
• Manage technical risk assessment and project scope.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure production viability and documentation approval.

Skills

Leadership

3D modeling

GD&T

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

ANSYS

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

EBAD seeks an engineer for the position Development Engineer, reporting to the Product Development Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities

The development engineer (DE) is the technical lead on internal and external projects and is responsible for all technical and schedule aspects of the project/product from concept through development, qualification and production. Primary duties include:

• Development and maintenance of the technical data package, product testing requirements and methods.
• Create 3D conceptual models to meet customer design requirements
• Perform design trade studies and hand calculations
• Perform tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details
• Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction testing
• Requirements generation, allocation, and flow down
• Technical compliance and risk assessment/management
• Coordination of project team technical tasks
• Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity
• Additional duties include coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval for this documentation.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and experience in project, design or related engineering experience. Mechanical and/or Aerospace are the preferred engineering disciplines.

Required experience includes:

• Proven leadership of technical teams
• Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to design
• Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings, SolidWorks preferred
• Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it effects part cost
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers
• Demonstrated competency in problem solving and root cause analysis
• Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with all Microsoft Office tools including MS Project
• ANSYS and Solid Works experience

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.