Summer 2026

Product Engineer Intern

Posted on 2/21/2026

Deadline 3/31/26
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

No salary listed

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Simsbury, CT, USA + 1 more

More locations: Hopkinsville, KY, USA

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Bachelor's

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD

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Requirements
  • Candidate pursuing an undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline
  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills
  • Experience with Computer-Aided Design and hands-on experience using manufacturing tools preferred
Responsibilities
  • Assist in solving manufacturing problems, investigating process failures, and implementing corrective actions
  • Assist in the Implementation of Lean methodologies including standard work, point of use tooling, material presentation, and process improvements
  • Interface with production personnel including operators, quality inspectors, and shop floor supervisors
  • Work within Electronics Operations to support all aspects of product engineering including continuous improvement, development of standard work packages, lean cell conversion and statistical process control implementation, manufacturing cell design, and new product development
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense provides high-reliability payload release and spacecraft deployment solutions for space and defense missions. Its main products, Multi Point Payload Release Mechanisms (PRM) and Hold Down Release Mechanisms (HDRM), are precision mechanical systems that hold payloads securely during launch and release them on command to enable safe satellite deployment. The company differentiates itself with decades of aerospace heritage dating back to 1836, plus tailored engineering, rigorous testing, and strong collaboration with government and private sector clients to ensure safety and performance. The goal is to deliver dependable, proven hardware that helps customers achieve mission success while supporting STEM education and community initiatives.

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Simsbury, Connecticut

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What believers are saying

  • Artemis II hardware performed successfully on April 10, 2026, strengthening credibility.
  • EBAD’s PRM9106 high-load mechanism is scheduled for 2026 flight testing.
  • Headcount rose to 775 in March 2026, and Simsbury added manufacturing capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Beyond Gravity sued EBAD in 2024 over HFU pricing and delivery delays.
  • EBAD’s revenue concentration on NASA and SpaceX programs amplifies schedule-slip exposure.
  • A PRM failure on Artemis III or a high-density rideshare could cripple trust.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company unique

  • EBAD’s low-shock PRM family won Artemis II and Falcon 9 flights in 2026.
  • EBAD owns niche separation hardware across NASA, SpaceX, and defense payload deployments.
  • Simsbury, Moorpark, and Graham facilities support in-house manufacturing and qualification speed.

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