Development Engineer (Defense)

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company seeks a Development Engineer to lead projects from concept through production for defense and aerospace systems. You will model energetic components, specify materials, perform trade studies, and ensure designs meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes 3D modeling, 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred), GD&T application, and close collaboration with customers and suppliers. Travel up to 50% may be required; DoD clearance or eligibility is expected.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in product design of defense and/or aerospace products.
• Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to new product designs.
• Demonstrated experience generating 3D solid models & 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
• Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it affects part cost and manufacturing.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers.
• Proven ability to interpret and analyze mechanical, chemical and/or electrical specification requirements and data.
• 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.
• Must be a U.S or naturalized Citizen capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (if located in CT facility).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of product design from concept through development, qualification and production.
• Perform conceptual development and modeling of energetic components and systems.
• Create 3D conceptual models to meet design requirements.
• Select material specifications to meet environmental requirements.
• Conduct design trade studies, hand calculations, and 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 and testing.
• Participate in problem solving and failure analysis activities.
• Generate requirements, allocations and flow down; manage technical documentation.

Skills

3D modeling

Engineering analysis

GD&T

Technical communication

Project leadership

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Defense/Aerospace knowledge

Education

BS/MS in engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

MS Project

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 accomplished engineer for the position Development Engineer , reporting to the Product Development Lead- Defense Systems. This group supports both EBAD’s Warfighter and Missile Systems market segments, developing initiation, demolition, breaching, vehicle protection, and warhead solutions for military forces around the globe. The position can be located in either Simsbury, CT or Graham, KY.

Responsibilities:

The Development Engineer is the technical lead on projects and is responsible for technical aspects of the product design from concept through development, qualification and production. The Development Engineer will perform conceptual development and modeling of energetic components and systems, ensuring product designs meet the customer requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Create 3D conceptual models to meet design requirements
• Select material specifications to meet environmental requirements
• Perform design trade studies, hand calculations, and 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 and prototype testing
• Participate in problem solving and failure analysis activities
• 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
• Leading the project throughout the product development life cycle
• 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 (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) and a minimum of 4 years of experience in product design of defense and/or aerospace products.

Required experience includes:

• Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to new product designs
• Demonstrated experience generating 3D solid models & 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
• Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it affects part cost and manufacturing
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers
• Proven ability to interpret and analyze mechanical, chemical and/or electrical specification requirements and data
• 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
• Must be a U.S or naturalized Citizen capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (if located in CT facility)

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices
• 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.