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Development Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
Simsbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026
This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more. Job Description Job Description EBAD seeks an engineer for the position Development Engineer, reporting to the Product Development Engineering Lead. Responsibilities: The development engineer (DE) is the technical lead on internal and external projects and is responsible for all technical and schedule aspects of the project/product from concept through development, qualification and production. Primary duties include: Development and maintenance of the technical data package, product testing requirements and methods. Create 3D conceptual models to meet customer design requirements Perform design trade studies and hand calculations Perform tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction testing Requirements generation, allocation, and flow down Technical compliance and risk assessment/management Coordination of project team technical tasks Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity Additional duties include coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval for this documentation. Requirements: The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and experience in project, design or related engineering experience. Mechanical and/or Aerospace are the preferred engineering disciplines. Required experience includes: Proven leadership of technical teams Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to design Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings, SolidWorks preferred Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it effects part cost Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers Demonstrated competency in problem solving and root cause analysis Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. Preferred Skills: Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes Experience with all Microsoft Office tools including MS Project ANSYS and Solid Works experience DE I – 0-2 years exp – S10 -performing tasks to learn the process DE II – 2-4 years exp – S11 -working the process with support DE III – 4-6 years exp – S12 -working the process independently Senior DE – 6 years exp – S13 -teaching the process 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. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense. Click here to learn about our Core Values We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision. AFB International AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. ⠀ Cawood Cawood is the UK’s leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. ⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. ⠀ EnviroLogix EnviroLogix is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.

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