Full-Time

Quality Control Technician

Posted on 9/4/2025

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Compensation Overview

$50k - $80k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Moorpark, CA, USA

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Category
Hardware Engineering (1)
Required Skills
GD&T
Requirements
  • Graduated from High School or equivalent G.E.D. and 5+ years of experience with inspection of mechanical components in an aerospace or defense related company
  • Capable of utilizing all standard inspection tools and equipment including calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, CMM and optical systems
  • Must be able to read and interpret Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T)
  • Must be able to read and understand military specifications and industry standards
  • Read and understand English
  • Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
  • High attention to detail
  • Basic PC fundamentals, knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.
  • Knowledge of ISO/AS procedures
Responsibilities
  • Provide effective verification of products and certification packages against requirements and the communication of findings associated to the verification
  • Perform inspection of components and assemblies as part of receiving inspection
  • Maintain accurate, neat and complete inspection records
  • Keep work area organized and clean and follow all 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
  • Must be capable of programming a CMM. The ability to operate and program a Mitutoyo Vision CMM, QV Pak Software, is highly desirable
  • Six Sigma Green Belt through ASQ
  • CQE/CQM Certification program is a plus
  • Significant experience working directly with internal/external customers and suppliers
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

  • 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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Benefits

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