Development Engineer

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

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

• Create 3D conceptual models

• Perform design trade studies and hand calculations

• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details

• Interact with suppliers to procure prototype parts for risk reduction testing

• Execute the EBAD development process by facilitating internal and customer facing cross-functional meetings and design reviews

• Requirements generation, allocation, flow down, and verification

• Technical compliance and risk assessment/management

• Coordination of project team technical tasks

• 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

• Strong time and task management skills

• Ability to evaluate, understand, and apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to design

• Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings, SolidWorks preferred

• Capable of interpreting GD&T

• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers

• Ability to adapt to project changes and overcome technical challenges

• 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.

• Competent with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices

• Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes

• Experience with product testing including test requirements development and procedure generation

• Knowledge of dynamic test methods including shock, sinusoidal vibration, and random vibration

• Experience applying GD&T and understanding of how it affects part manufacturing, inspection, and cost

• Ability to perform tolerance analyses to ensure proper assembly and system integration

• Experience with MS Project

• ANSYS and Solid Works experience

• Aerospace industry experience

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.

EBI's 190-year history has been shaped by innovation and stewardship defining who we are today: a family-owned, independently led, and professionally managed company united by our people, Core Values, and Winning Vision. We invite you to explore our three strong businesses and discover how you can help shape the next chapter of our story.

Ensign-Bickford Industries ( 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.

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