Development Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking a Development Engineer to support product development in Simsbury, CT. The role includes building technical data packages, creating 3D models, and performing design studies.

You will interact with customers and suppliers, participate in design reviews, ensure documentation quality, and help drive successful project outcomes for defense-related programs.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in engineering or related field.
• Experience leading technical teams and projects.
• Experience generating 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specs to design.
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the technical data package.
• Create 3D conceptual models and 2D drawings.
• Perform design trade studies and hand calculations.
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details.
• Coordinate with suppliers to procure prototype parts for risk reduction testing.
• Facilitate internal and customer design reviews and document results.

Skills

3D modelling

SolidWorks

GD&T

Leadership

Project management

Education

BS/MS in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SolidWorks

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

• Development and maintenance of the technical data package
• Create 3D conceptual models
• Perform design trade studies and hand calculations
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details
• Interact with suppliers to procure prototype parts for risk reduction testing
• Execute the EBAD development process by facilitating internal and customer facing cross-functional meetings and design reviews
• Requirements generation, allocation, flow down, and verification
• Technical compliance and risk assessment/management
• Coordination of project team technical tasks
• 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.
• Proven leadership of technical teams
• Strong time and task management skills
• Ability to evaluate, understand, and apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to design
• Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings, SolidWorks preferred
• Capable of interpreting GD&T
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers
• Ability to adapt to project changes and overcome technical challenges
• 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.
• Competent with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices
• Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with product testing including test requirements development and procedure generation
• Knowledge of dynamic test methods including shock, sinusoidal vibration, and random vibration
• Experience applying GD&T and understanding of how it affects part manufacturing, inspection, and cost
• Ability to perform tolerance analyses to ensure proper assembly and system integration
• Experience with MS Project ANSYS and Solid Works experience Aerospace industry experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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.

Company Overview

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, CA, and Graham, KY is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube-based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what the mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address our customers' challenges.