Full-Time

Quality Control Technician

2nd Shift

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Compensation Overview

$50k - $75k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Moorpark, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)
Required Skills
Six Sigma

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Requirements
  • Graduated from high school or hold an equivalent General Educational Development credential.
  • Have at least 5 years of experience inspecting mechanical components in an aerospace or defense-related company.
  • Be capable of using standard inspection tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, coordinate measuring machine programming, and optical systems.
  • Be capable of programming coordinate measuring machines and using PCDIMS software.
  • Have basic knowledge of ISO/AS procedures.
  • Have good knowledge and understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
  • Be able to read and understand industry standards.
  • Be able to read and understand English.
  • Have basic personal computer fundamentals.
Responsibilities
  • Provide effective verification of products and processes against requirements and disseminate the findings.
  • Inspect components and assemblies, including receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
  • Complete all required data entries for inspected items.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow established safety guidelines.
  • Work within a team structure to achieve company and department goals.
  • Perform additional duties related to specific area assignments when requested.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have Six Sigma Green Belt certification through the American Society for Quality.
  • Have Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Manager certification.
  • Have significant experience working directly with internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management.
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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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