Electronics Development Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT is seeking an Electronics Development Engineer to support flight termination systems and tactical electronics for space and defense applications. You will collaborate with design, test, quality and production teams, perform product testing, validate requirements, and prepare test plans and reports for milestone reviews.

A BS in engineering and cross-functional leadership experience are preferred; 2–3 years in aerospace/defense is ideal,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronics or Computer preferred).
• 2–3 years of relevant cross-functional project leadership preferred, new grads considered.
• Aerospace/Defense product development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Design, Test, Quality and Production groups.
• Perform product testing and verification of PCBA prototypes and environmental tests.
• Validate technical requirements and create test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Troubleshoot electronics hardware and test equipment; analyze data.
• Support milestones with technical content for reviews and customer communications.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strong interpersonal and written comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics, or Computer preferred)

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Electronics engineering team is rapidly growing to support the development of Flight Termination Systems and Tactical electronics in support of Space & Defense applications. EBAD seeks a motivated engineer for the position of an Electronics Development Engineer reporting to the Product Development Lead.

This role is responsible for providing engineering support to the electronics project development team, engaged in electronic product development for military and space applications. They participate in a cross-functional team for all technical aspects of the program from concept through development, qualification, and production. This position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with other functional groups (Design, Test, Quality, Production)
• Product Testing (PCBA Prototype, Design Verification, Environmental, Risk Reduction, and Qualification)
• Validation of Technical Requirements
• Creation of Test Plans, Procedures, Reports & Change Requests
• Electronic Troubleshooting (Product & Test Equipment Hardware, Software)
• Test data Gathering, Analysis & Presentation
• Coordination Activities (Test Lab Requests/Scheduling, Procurement of Parts)
• Participating in technical communications with customers
• Preparing and presenting technical content for milestone reviews
• Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiative Participation
• Failure Investigation Participation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronics, or Computer is preferred)
• Previous experience leading cross-functional project teams
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Aerospace and Defense product development experienced preferred2-3 years of relevant experience preferred, but new graduates with applicable backgrounds will be considered

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.