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Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

Electronics Development Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$87k - $125k/yr+ Incentive compensation eligibility
Entry, Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Simsbury, CT, USA
In PersonPosition is located in Simsbury, Connecticut.
Hardware EngineeringHardware Validation & Testing

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering is required; Electrical/Electronics or Computer Engineering is preferred.
  • Previous experience leading cross-functional project teams is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Design, Test, Quality, and Production functional groups.
  • Conduct product testing, including PCBA prototype, design verification, environmental, risk reduction, and qualification testing.
  • Validate technical requirements.
  • Create test plans, procedures, reports, and change requests.
  • Troubleshoot product and test-equipment hardware and software.
  • Gather, analyze, and present test data.
  • Coordinate test lab requests and scheduling, and procure parts.
  • Participate in technical communications with customers.
  • Prepare and present technical content for milestone reviews.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in failure investigations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Aerospace and Defense product development experience is preferred.
  • Two to three years of relevant experience is preferred; new graduates with applicable backgrounds will be considered.

About the company

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Ensign-Bickford Industries

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EBI operates across space and defense, pet food science, and biotechnology, coordinating multiple high-tech units. Each unit develops specialized technologies or products, while a centralized operating system standardizes processes and enables cross-unit collaboration from development to deployment. Its private, multigenerational ownership combined with a centralized platform supports long-term planning across diverse fields. Its goal is sustainable, multi-generation growth by integrating advanced capabilities across its sectors while upholding shared values.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1836

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What believers are saying

  • Artemis II succeeded in April 2026, validating EBAD hardware for future missions.
  • EBAD won a $29.5 million Navy contract in July 2026 through 2031.
  • EBAD earned Hall of Fame recognition in September 2026, strengthening recruiting and customer trust.

What critics are saying

  • EBAD depends heavily on NASA and Defense contracts, concentrating revenue in one buyer set.
  • The July 2026 Navy award was sole-source, exposing pricing power to customer concentration.
  • Any Artemis III delay after 2027 would directly pressure EBAD space growth.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Industries unique

  • EBAD celebrated 190 years in June 2026, signaling deep institutional endurance.
  • EBAD supplied Artemis II separation hardware, proving flight-critical aerospace competence in 2026.
  • EBAD remains a non-traditional defense contractor with precision energetics and mechanisms expertise.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

Portland Press Herald
Jul 7th, 2024
Obituary: Paula Ferguson

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Jul 7th, 2022
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. hired Cawood on Jul 7th 21'.

Cawood joined Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) last year as part of its Diagnostic Solutions Group.

GovCon Wire
Jan 27th, 2022
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. sold assets to Blue Origin, LLC in the amount of $262M on Jul 1st 21'.

Blue Origin has agreed to acquire advanced robotics manufacturer Honeybee Robotics from technology conglomerate Ensign-Bickford Industries for an undisclosed amount.