Development Engineer

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. Click here () to learn more.

Job Description

EBAD seeks an engineer for the position Development Engineer , reporting to the A&D Explosives Product Development Engineering group.

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 :

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 generation, allocation, and flow down

Technical compliance and risk assessment / management

Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details

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 suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction testing

Cost estimating and management for both proposal and program activity

Requirements :

The successful candidate must have a BS / MS in an engineering discipline and 2+ years of experience in project, design or related engineering experience. Mechanical and / or Aerospace are the preferred engineering disciplines.

Required experience includes :

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.

Preferred Skills :

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

Compensation :

Salary Range : $100,000 - $130,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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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