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Posted on 9/4/2025

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Compensation Overview

$70k - $100k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Moorpark, CA, USA

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Operations & Logistics (1)
Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience, or a related two-year post-high school diploma/certificate, and a minimum of six years of relevant experience.
  • Must possess core competence in purchasing and materials control services, MRP/ERP systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong background in Lean Manufacturing concepts desirable.
  • Proficient PC skills in a Windows environment.
  • Ability to work independently
  • CPSM and/or CPCM certification a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for procurement of raw materials, machined components, contract manufacturing & services in support of EBAD Moorpark, CA Operations team.
  • Experience working with Aerospace and Defense procurement products and processes. Coordinates procurement activities with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other personnel for maximum operational effectiveness.
  • Functions include ERP / MRP system planning, supplier selection & development, negotiation with suppliers, scheduling, supplier contract management, conflict resolution, and maintaining cost-effective inventory control for all materials.
  • Ensures that all regulatory requirements with respect to purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to.
  • Develops procurement justification packages and procurement cost analysis in accordance with the requirements of FAR/DFAR.
  • Leads or participates in continuous improvement activities within the organization.
  • Provide input in the Supplier Development process by evaluating suppliers’ performance and communicating with suppliers to facilitate improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong background in Lean Manufacturing concepts desirable.
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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