Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

Development Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSimsbury, CT, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in an engineering discipline is required.
Experience in project, design, or related engineering work is required.
At least 2 years of relevant professional engineering experience is required.
Proven leadership of technical teams is required.
Strong time and task management skills are required.
Ability to evaluate, understand, and apply customer requirements and government or military specifications to designs is required.
Demonstrated experience generating 3D models and 2D drawings is required.
Ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is required.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for interacting with various levels of management and customers are required.
Ability to adapt to project changes and overcome technical challenges is required.
Demonstrated competency in problem solving and root cause analysis is required.
Must have or be able to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.
Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical and schedule aspects of internal and external projects and products from concept through development, qualification, and production.
Develop and maintain the technical data package.
Create 3D conceptual models.
Perform design trade studies and hand calculations.
Interact with customers on design, interface, and functional details.
Interact with suppliers to procure prototype parts for risk-reduction testing.
Execute the development process by facilitating internal and customer-facing cross-functional meetings and design reviews.
Generate, allocate, flow down, and verify requirements.
Manage technical compliance and risk assessment.
Coordinate technical tasks for the project team.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure production viability of new designs.
Create required documentation and obtain internal and customer approval for the documentation.

Desired Qualifications

Mechanical and/or Aerospace engineering disciplines are preferred.
SolidWorks experience is preferred.
Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices is preferred.
Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes is preferred.
Experience with product testing, including test requirements development and procedure generation, is preferred.
Knowledge of dynamic test methods, including shock, sinusoidal vibration, and random vibration, is preferred.
Experience applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing and understanding its effects on part manufacturing, inspection, and cost is preferred.
Ability to perform tolerance analyses to ensure proper assembly and system integration is preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Project is preferred.
ANSYS and SolidWorks experience is preferred.
Aerospace industry experience is preferred.

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more.

Job Description

EBAD seeks an engineer for the position Development Engineer, reporting to the Product Development Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities:

The development engineer (DE) is the technical lead on internal and external projects and is responsible for all technical and schedule aspects of the project/product from concept through development, qualification and production. Primary duties include:

Development and maintenance of the technical data package
Create 3D conceptual models
Perform design trade studies and hand calculations
Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details
Interact with suppliers to procure prototype parts for risk reduction testing
Execute the EBAD development process by facilitating internal and customer facing cross-functional meetings and design reviews
Requirements generation, allocation, flow down, and verification
Technical compliance and risk assessment/management
Coordination of project team technical tasks
Additional duties include coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval for this documentation.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and experience in project, design or related engineering experience. Mechanical and/or Aerospace are the preferred engineering disciplines.

Required experience includes:

2+ years of relevant engineering experience in a professional capacity
Proven leadership of technical teams
Strong time and task management skills
Ability to evaluate, understand, and apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to design
Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings, SolidWorks preferred
Capable of interpreting GD&T
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers
Ability to adapt to project changes and overcome technical challenges
Demonstrated competency in problem solving and root cause analysis
Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.
Competent with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices
Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes
Experience with product testing including test requirements development and procedure generation
Knowledge of dynamic test methods including shock, sinusoidal vibration, and random vibration
Experience applying GD&T and understanding of how it affects part manufacturing, inspection, and cost
Ability to perform tolerance analyses to ensure proper assembly and system integration
Experience with MS Project
ANSYS and Solid Works experience
Aerospace industry experience

The anticipated wage range for this position is $85,000-$130,000 per year. The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

EBAD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; employee assistance and wellness resources; and incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.

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.

About the Company

Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a privately owned high-technology conglomerate with divisions in space and defense, pet food science, and biotechnology. Its products span these fields and are developed and sold through a common operating system that coordinates research, manufacturing, and strategy across units. The company differentiates itself with multigenerational ownership and a centralized platform that supports long-term, cross-sector investment rather than a focus on a single market. Its goal is to grow sustainably over generations by building and integrating advanced capabilities across space and defense, pet food science, and biotechnology while upholding shared values.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 1836

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