Full-Time

Quality Assurance Specialist

Posted on 5/9/2026

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Compensation Overview

$60k - $85k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Moorpark, CA, USA

In Person

Category
QA & Testing (1)
Required Skills
GD&T
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 1 - 2 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Solid ability to read and understand drawing requirements including a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance to ANSI Y14.5
  • Good knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems
  • Strong computer skills and is proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
  • Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
  • Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Responsibilities
  • Process inbound or outbound FAIR per AS9102 and deliverable submissions accurately and timely including receipt and analysis of parts and/or supporting documentation; completion of associated records and logs; communication of submission status as needed to QEs, managers, engineers or interested parties; processing of parts after completion; maintaining records and files associated with submissions; and other related tasks.
  • Processes internal non-conforming material as needed in support of QEs including retrieval and analysis of material, interpretation of preliminary findings and restatement of problem statements, processing material through the necessary Non-Conformance process, communication of status to concerned parties, maintaining necessary documentation and processing material to internal and external suppliers.
  • Coordinate and Support Government and/or customer Source Inspection process. Supports all actions required to setup and guide inspections through to completion.
  • Create the End Item Data Package (EIDP) including COC, inspection data, test date, materials certs, etc.
  • Develop and maintain process instructions for quality-related activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Aerospace quality management system experience (AS9100) and/or internal audit experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of FAIR validation and verification process requirements a plus.
  • Quality system courses and/or equivalent experience preferred
  • Solid ability to accurately record and manage data, records, files and other documents to support tasks.
  • Has an analytical approach to problem solving and high organizational skills in a fast-paced environment as well as effective time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge & skills to complete wide range of tasks.
  • Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork and collaboration.
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

  • Facilities in Simsbury CT, Moorpark CA, and Graham KY support global operations.
  • EBAD supplies release mechanisms for B-2 Stealth bomber and Boeing SeaLaunch.
  • EBAD invests in STEM education, fostering future aerospace talent pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • SpaceX Starlink erodes explosive HDRM share with non-explosive actuators now.
  • Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin exclude EBAD from $2B OPFIRE contracts.
  • Rocket Lab undercuts EBAD pricing by 40% on smallsat fairing systems.

What makes Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company unique

  • EBAD acquired Honeybee Robotics in 2017, enhancing space robotics capabilities.
  • EBAD acquired Avior Control Technologies in 2018, adding advanced control systems.
  • EBAD holds ISO 9001, AS9100, and NADCAP certifications for high-reliability products.

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