Full-Time

Finite Element Analysis Engineer

Posted on 5/9/2026

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Manufactures high-reliability payload release systems

Compensation Overview

$130k - $180k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Moorpark, CA, USA

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Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
CAD
FEM/FEA
Requirements
  • The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 8 years design and/or analysis of aerospace and defense products.
  • Strong background in Finite Element Analysis
  • Demonstrated experience performing analytical modeling and evaluation of component level designs
  • Perform detailed design analyses and present results to customers in support of design reviews
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management
  • Strong follow through and ability to work with Engineers to develop analytical models in support of product development, testing, and failure investigations.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office suite software
  • Must be able to read and interpret technical product drawings
Responsibilities
  • Develop analytical models to assess the ability of EBAD products to meet functional requirements.
  • Envision and assess alternate concepts to meet functional requirements
  • Supporting project and operations teams by providing expert level assistance
  • Support existing products and product upgrades
  • Participate in root cause and failure analysis of challenging problems
Desired Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in ANSYS Workbench environment, particularly with structural, vibration, and dynamics modules
  • Experience with SolidWorks preferred
  • Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
  • Experience with energetic materials preferred
  • Ability to perform explicit dynamic analyses preferred
  • Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and designs is preferred
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

Professional Development Budget

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation