Development Engineer (Defense)

Ensign-Bickford Industries•Graham, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. EBAD seeks an accomplished engineer for the position Development Engineer, reporting to the Product Development Lead– Defense Systems. This group supports both EBAD’s Warfighter and Missile Systems market segments, developing initiation, demolition, breaching, vehicle protection, and warhead solutions for military forces around the globe. The position can be located in either Simsbury, CT or Graham, KY.

Requirements

BS/MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
Minimum of 4 years of experience in product design of defense and/or aerospace products.
Ability to apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to new product designs.
Demonstrated experience generating 3D solid models & 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred).
Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it affects part cost and manufacturing.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers.
Proven ability to interpret and analyze mechanical, chemical, and/or electrical specification requirements and data.
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.
Must be a U.S. or naturalized Citizen capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices.
Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with all Microsoft Office tools including MS Project.
ANSYS and Solid Works experience.

Responsibilities

Act as the technical lead on projects, responsible for technical aspects of the product design from concept through development, qualification, and production.
Perform conceptual development and modeling of energetic components and systems, ensuring product designs meet customer requirements.
Create 3D conceptual models to meet design requirements.
Select material specifications to meet environmental requirements.
Perform design trade studies, hand calculations, and 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 and prototype testing.
Participate in problem-solving and failure analysis activities.
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.
Leading the project throughout the product development life cycle.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs.
Create required documentation and obtain internal and customer approval for this documentation.