Development Engineer
About The Position
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 EBAD is seeking a talented 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, product testing requirements and methods. Create 3D conceptual models to meet customer design requirements Perform design trade studies and hand calculations Perform tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction testing Requirements generation, allocation, and flow down Technical compliance and risk assessment/management Coordination of project team technical tasks Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity 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.
- Proven leadership of technical teams
- Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to design
- Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings, SolidWorks preferred
- Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it effects part cost
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of satellite and launch vehicle systems
- Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes
- Experience with leading and managing dynamic and cyclic load testing.
- Experience with all Microsoft Office tools including MS Project
- ANSYS and Solid Works experience
Responsibilities
- Development and maintenance of the technical data package, product testing requirements and methods.
- Create 3D conceptual models to meet customer design requirements
- Perform design trade studies and hand calculations
- Perform tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity
- Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details
- Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction testing
- Requirements generation, allocation, and flow down
- Technical compliance and risk assessment/management
- Coordination of project team technical tasks
- Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
