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Ensign-Bickford Industries

High-tech conglomerate in space, biotech, defense

Energetics Technician - Energetics Assemblies

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Simsbury, CT, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly

About the job

Requirements
  • A positive, flexible, and energetic attitude with the ability to work independently.
  • Ability to work effectively in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions in English.
  • High school diploma.
  • Ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
  • Build and package energetic devices in support of the Energetics Assembly Value Stream.
  • Follow all safety standards and work instructions.
  • Perform assembly and inspection operations in accordance with detailed manufacturing instructions, product drawings, and quality plans.
  • Perform coreload analysis on energetic materials.
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive records and documentation.
  • Assist engineers with manufacturing process development activities under the engineer's written instructions.
  • Support inventory maintenance of component parts and materials.
  • Set up and maintain work cells in accordance with 6S principles.
  • Provide feedback to engineers and the supervisor to improve processes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with assembly operations such as torquing, bonding, cutting, filing, bending, and laser welding.
  • Experience with laboratory equipment such as precision weight scales, graduated cylinders, and calipers or micrometers.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

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

EnviroLogix was acquired by Ensign-Bickford Industries in 2010 and the couple retired in 2012.

Chemtech Environmental Limited
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.