Development Engineer – Defense

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Development Engineer responsible for technical design of defense systems at EBAD. Overseeing product development from concept through production in aerospace and defense.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeGraham • Connecticut, Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product design and development, particularly in defense and aerospace sectors, with a strong focus on 3D modeling, material specifications, and compliance with government and military standards. Proven ability to lead technical projects, manage costs, and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3D Solid ModelingGD&T ApplicationProduct Design ExperienceU.S. Department of Defense Security ClearanceProblem Solving and Root Cause Analysis

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Hard Skills

3D Conceptual ModelingMaterial Specification SelectionDesign Trade StudiesTolerance StudiesCost Estimating and ManagementRequirements GenerationTechnical ComplianceRisk AssessmentSolidWorksMechanical Specification Interpretation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsCustomer InteractionTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Defense ProductsAerospace ProductsGovernment SpecificationsMilitary SpecificationsITAR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Development Engineer is the technical lead on projects and is responsible for technical aspects of the product design from concept through development, qualification and production.
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in an engineering discipline (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
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
Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time (if located in CT facility)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)