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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Administrative Assistant

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Graham, KY, USA
In Person
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in a business function is required.
  • A minimum of three years of administrative support experience is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams, is required; strong Excel skills are required.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including note-taking abilities, are required.
  • Dependability, a strong work ethic, and professionalism are required.
  • The ability to follow through on tasks and consistently meet deadlines is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to the leadership team.
  • Maintain records, logs, databases, and document control systems.
  • Develop, update, and track spreadsheets and reports using Microsoft Excel to monitor safety audits, inspections, training, incidents, and corrective actions.
  • Track and follow up on internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance action items.
  • Assist with the preparation, coordination, and documentation of meetings, audits, and regulatory activities.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, record meeting minutes, and track assigned action items.
  • Support training coordination, onboarding safety orientations, and maintenance of training records.
  • Assist with incident reporting documentation and corrective action tracking.
  • Maintain metrics, dashboards, and summary reports as directed.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for visitor tasks and administrative functions.
  • Greet, screen, and direct visitors in accordance with site security, safety, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
  • Answer, screen, and route incoming phone calls and general inquiries professionally.
  • Coordinate visitor arrivals with internal departments and ensure compliance with site access procedures.
  • Maintain a professional, organized, and safe atmosphere.
  • Support emergency response procedures and visitor accountability as required.
  • Prepare reports, correspondence, and presentations as required.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive, proprietary, and regulatory information.
  • Support personal protective equipment inventory tracking and ordering.
  • Perform other administrative duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience working with an enterprise resource planning system is preferred; experience with IFS is a plus.

About the company

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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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Headquarters

Simsbury, Connecticut

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What believers are saying

  • January 2026 Falcon 9 Twilight mission proved PRM9103 flight success.
  • March 2026 Navy MK8 order and January 2026 MK68 sourcing show sticky demand.
  • EBAD's 2026 hiring and Top Workplace status signal continued production expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Beyond Gravity's 2024 suit exposed pricing leverage fights tied to Amazon Kuiper deliveries.
  • EBAD's customer concentration in NASA, SpaceX, and Navy programs ties revenue to few winners.
  • A failed Artemis III, PRM9106, or Kuiper qualification cycle would crush credibility.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company unique

  • EBAD's NEA heritage still wins sole-source DoD awards in 2026.
  • Artemis II validated EBAD separation hardware across NASA's 2026 lunar mission.
  • PRM family spans 150-kilogram to 2,000-kilogram spacecraft, unlike narrow-point competitors.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation

Company News

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Sep 3rd, 2026
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Inducted into the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame Simsbury-based aerospace manufacturer honored for 190 years of innovation and its critical role in NASA's h...

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Inducted into the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame Simsbury-based aerospace manufacturer honored for 190 years of innovation and its critical role in NASA's historic Artemis II mission. SIMSBURY, Conn. - September 1, 2026 - Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) was inducted into the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame yesterday at the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum, held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Lisa Brown, EBAD's Market Segment Director for Launch Vehicles, accepted the honor on behalf of the company. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal presented the induction, with Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Chief Manufacturing Officer Kirti Patel also in attendance. The induction recognizes EBAD's 190-year manufacturing legacy in Simsbury, dating back to 1836 and William Bickford's invention of the safety fuse, as well as the company's role as a critical supplier on NASA's Artemis II mission. Hardware designed and built by EBAD performed successfully throughout Artemis II, the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years. During the nearly 10-day mission, which launched April 1, 2026, four astronauts traveled approximately 1.4 million miles, reaching a record distance of 252,756 miles from Earth before safely returning home. EBAD engineered the critical separation hardware that helped separate Orion's Crew Module from its Service Module, a crucial step ahead of the astronauts' return to Earth. "From the same Simsbury factory where this all began, we are honored to be recognized alongside Connecticut's most iconic manufacturing innovators," said Lisa Brown, Market Segment Director for Launch Vehicles, EBAD. "This induction belongs to every EBAD employee, past and present, whose precision and dedication have helped carry Connecticut manufacturing from mining safety caps to the Moon and beyond." The Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum, presented by Connecticut Office of Manufacturing, brought together manufacturers, educators and state leaders to explore the technologies, strategies and workforce solutions shaping the industry's future. EBAD served as an event sponsor alongside RBC Bearings, Trumpf, CLA and Raymond James, with Fox61 as media partner. Founded in 2014, the American Manufacturing Hall of Fame honors Connecticut's manufacturing and innovation legacy, celebrating a state that has served as a birthplace of innovation for more than 350 years - from the helicopter and the nuclear submarine to the first spacesuit worn on the Moon. americanmanufacturinghof.com