Development Engineer
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Before you apply
Salary$85k – $130k
LocationSimsbury, CT
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 4, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live5d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
BS/MS in an engineering discipline
2+ years of relevant engineering experience in a professional capacity
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
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
Competent with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Mechanical and/or Aerospace engineering disciplines preferred
Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings, SolidWorks preferred
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
Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
Skills
SolidWorks
MS Word
MS Excel
MS PowerPoint
MS Project
ANSYS
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid time off
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance
About the company
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:
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Development and maintenance of the technical data package
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Create 3D conceptual models
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Perform design trade studies and hand calculations
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Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details
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Interact with suppliers to procure prototype parts for risk reduction testing
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Execute the EBAD development process by facilitating internal and customer facing cross-functional meetings and design reviews
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Requirements generation, allocation, flow down, and verification
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Technical compliance and risk assessment/management
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Coordination of project team technical tasks
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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:
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2+ years of relevant engineering experience in a professional capacity
•
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:
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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
The anticipated wage range for this position is $85,000-$130,000 per year. The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Benefits
EBAD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement benefits; paid time off and holidays; life and disability insurance; employee assistance and wellness resources; and incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions. Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.
Legal
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.