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! Job Description Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2026 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business. Responsibilities: The Analytical Engineer Intern will help perform thermal, structural, and functional modeling of energetic components and systems in support of the design and development of aerospace and defense programs. The intern will interact with design and project engineers to ensure design, analysis, and testing support development risk reduction. Duties include: Develop analytical models to assess the ability of EBAD products to meet functional requirements. Supporting project and operations teams by providing assistance Support existing products and product upgrades Participate in failure analysis activities Perform reliability analysis of energetic systems Requirements: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in an Engineering field. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills Proficient with Microsoft office suite software. SolidWorks experience is a plus. As an EBI intern, you will: Work on robust projects that prepare you for a full-time opportunity after graduation Solve real-world challenges alongside industry experts Receive competitive pay for your contributions Showcase your project outcomes to leadership at the end of the summer Participate in career discussions Socialize through teambuilding and networking events Learn more about career opportunities across our businesses 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 (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, CA, and Graham, KY is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube-based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what the mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address our customers' challenges. 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.
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Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees