Electronics Development Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense is seeking a motivated Electronics Development Engineer to join our exciting team in Simsbury, Connecticut. In this role, you will provide engineering support for military and space applications, participating in technical projects from concept to production.

This impactful position requires collaboration with various functional groups to achieve project goals, conduct extensive testing, and troubleshoot electronic products. We welcome applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience, though new graduates may also apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred, though new graduates may be considered.
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense product development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with functional groups to meet project objectives.
• Conduct product testing, including design verification and qualification.
• Troubleshoot electronic products and test equipment.
• Engage in technical communications with customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering

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 part of a team who creates cutting‑edge technology that will blast us into the future, contributing to successful missions that put men, women, satellites into space and protect armed service personnel worldwide.

Job Description

EBAD seeks a motivated engineer for the position of Electronics Development Engineer reporting to the Product Development Lead. This role provides engineering support to an electronics project development team for military and space applications, participating in all technical aspects of the program from concept through to production.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with functional groups (Design, Test, Quality, Production) to meet project objectives.
• Conduct product testing, including PCBA prototype, design verification, environmental, risk reduction, and qualification.
• Validate technical requirements and create test plans, procedures, reports, and change requests.
• Troubleshoot electronic product and test equipment, spanning both hardware and software.
• Gather, analyze, and present test data.
• Coordinate test lab activities: scheduling, procurement of parts, and related requests.
• Engage in technical communications with customers and prepare & present technical content for milestone reviews.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and failure investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering.
• Previous experience leading cross‑functional project teams.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in Aerospace and Defense product development preferred.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience preferred, though new graduates with applicable backgrounds may be considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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