Engineering Lead, Aerospace Test & Validation

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking an Engineering Lead to drive our Function Test Operations in a fast-paced aerospace setting. You’ll provide technical leadership, oversee test setup, execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis to support mission-critical systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with design, manufacturing and quality teams, develop procedures, and champion safety and continuous improvement in the lab.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical).
• 5+ years in aerospace/defense/testing environments.
• Strong understanding of test methodologies and data acquisition.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in regulated industries and quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technicians supporting functional testing for aerospace and defense programs.
• Provide technical direction for test setup, execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
• Coordinate priorities with Test Lab Manager to meet program schedules and deliverables.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality, and program management to support validation and qualification.
• Develop and improve laboratory procedures, test methods, and documentation.
• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for test issues.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and staff in the lab.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support capital equipment planning and lab capability enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with customer, military, aerospace, and internal quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test instrumentation

Data acquisition

Test methodologies

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is seeking an Engineering Lead to drive our Function Test Operations in a fast-paced aerospace setting. You’ll provide technical leadership, oversee test setup, execution, troubleshooting, and data analysis to support mission-critical systems.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with design, manufacturing and quality teams, develop procedures, and champion safety and continuous improvement in the lab.