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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Maintenance Mechanic

Full-Time
$20 - $35/hr
Junior
Moorpark, CA, USA
In Person
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma and two or more years of related experience, with a trade or technical school certificate or relevant experience.
  • Understanding of mechanical functioning and operational knowledge of production machinery, equipment, and tooling.
  • Experience in at least one specialized skilled maintenance area, such as electrical, general maintenance, electronics, or mechanical repair.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex equipment.
  • Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action to solve operating equipment problems.
  • Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety and health rules.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and understand equipment manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated heights.
  • Ability to lift 70 pounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors in cold and hot weather.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct repairs and preventive maintenance service.
  • Maintain production and quality by ensuring the reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
  • Provide emergency and unscheduled equipment repairs during production.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance repairs on production equipment and plant facilities.
  • Perform mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and repair of production machines and facility ancillary equipment.
  • Start up and operate production machinery and equipment for manufacturing pilot-run materials and special products.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to fabricate parts and equipment using 80/20 and other materials.
  • Teamwork and interpersonal skills, including communication.
  • Organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work quickly under pressure.
  • Versatility and flexibility.

About the company

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