Development Engineer 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! ​

We are looking for Development Engineer Interns to join our 2026 summer internship program in Moorpark, CA!

Job Description
Responsibilities:

Interns will work within our Product Development teams in support of our Aerospace and Defense customers. Interns will have an opportunity to work with Development Engineers and Technical Leads on internal and external product development programs. Work will include 3D modeling and creation, hardware prototyping, data collection and analysis, test preparations as well as assembly and testing or prototype hardware.

The primary responsibility of this position will be engineering support of new product development. These positions will report to Engineering Managers. 

Requirements:

Qualified candidates will be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program; Engineering discipline, Aerospace, Mechanical and/or Chemical preferred, or a related field.

Qualified candidates will be self-starters who can work with cross functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards for quality and documentation is a must in all internship positions. These positions will require the ability to communicate effectively across a variety of departments.

As an EBI intern, you will:

• Work on robust projects that prepare you for a full-time opportunity after graduation
• Solve real-world challenges alongside industry experts
• Receive competitive pay for your contributions
• Showcase your project outcomes to leadership at the end of the summer
• Participate in career discussions
• Socialize through teambuilding and networking events
• Learn more about career opportunities across our businesses

Compensation:

This internship has a pay rate of $19 - $25 per hour based on education level at time of internship.

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.