Systems Engineering Intern

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! ​

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2026 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Intern to join us this summer in Simsbury, CT!

Responsibilities/daily duties: 

• Assist in reviewing customer specifications to help identify system-level performance requirements and potential risks

• Support the development of component-level requirement specifications under guidance from senior engineers

• Help maintain and track requirement compliance using tools such as VCRMs (Verification Cross Reference Matrices)

• Participate in system-level risk assessments and document management activities

• Support interface documentation and tracking for EBAD devices and related components

• Work with the team to help coordinate development milestones and prepare materials for program reviews

• Help identify task interdependencies and assist with prioritization under supervision

• Contribute to internal communication efforts, including status updates and issue tracking

• Assist in compiling data and insights to help advise Program Managers on potential schedule risks

• Support investigation and documentation efforts for unexpected technical issues or anomalies

As a part of our internship program, your experience will include: 

• Robust projects with positive business impact 

• Formal and informal feedback from managers 

• Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business 

• Networking and social events 

• Visibility to all levels of leadership

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree with Junior standing at the time of application, in an Engineering discipline.

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.