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Proposal Development Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Industries
Simsbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026

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.

Job Description

The Proposal Development Engineer is responsible for the coordination of proposals in support of new business activity. This is a full-time position with Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

* Lead multi-discipline teams in the preparation of complex proposals

* Coordinate proposal activities including review of RFP requirements and flow-down to team. Create schedules, track actions, and organize review meetings

* Work with Program Manager/Director on proposal strategy and pricing recommendations

* Responsible for preparing proposal documentation, cost estimates, and pricing recommendations to management

* Maintains accurate proposal database and records

* Continuous improvements activities

Requirements:

* BS Degree in Engineering or Business is required.

* 5 years of experience in engineering or project management

* Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills required

* Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Skills:

* Aerospace and Defense Industry experience including working knowledge of company product lines

* 3-5 years of experience in cost estimating is preferred

Compensation:

Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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 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, Inc. 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.

 

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