Development Engineer Intern

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you! ​

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2027 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business. 

Development Engineer Interns will provide electrical project support through:

• Design and fabrication of test article instrumentation
• Circuit analysis
• Harnessing, soldering, testing
• PCB design
• Electrical database administration
• Perform hands-on testing of electronic assemblies in a development lab environment 
• Participate in environmental and dynamic testing of development, qualification, and production top-level assemblies
•  Assess and analyze technical risks, then support the creation and execution of risk mitigation plans
• Generate technical reports for complex development tests and analyses

As a part of our internship program, your experience will include: 

• Robust projects with positive business impact 
• Formal and informal feedback from managers 
• Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business 
• Networking and social events 
• Visibility to all levels of leadership

Qualified candidates will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree with Junior standing at the time of application, in an Engineering discipline. 

Compensation:

The anticipated wage range for this position is $21 - $28 per hour. The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.