Development Engineer

About the role

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

About the role

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: 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.