Electronics Development Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

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Simsbury, CT Until 8/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted June 9, 2026 Last posted June 9, 2026
Job description

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 & Defense Electronics engineering team is rapidly growing to support the development of Flight Termination Systems and Tactical electronics in support of Space & Defense applications. EBAD seeks a motivated engineer for the position of an Electronics Development Engineer reporting to the Product Development Lead.

This role is responsible for providing engineering support to the electronics project development team, engaged in electronic product development for military and space applications. They participate in a cross-functional team for all technical aspects of the program from concept through development, qualification, and production. This position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaboration with other functional groups (Design, Test, Quality, Production)

  • Product Testing (PCBA Prototype, Design Verification, Environmental, Risk Reduction, and Qualification)

  • Validation of Technical Requirements

  • Creation of Test Plans, Procedures, Reports & Change Requests

  • Electronic Troubleshooting (Product & Test Equipment Hardware, Software)

  • Test data Gathering, Analysis & Presentation

  • Coordination Activities (Test Lab Requests/Scheduling, Procurement of Parts)

  • Participating in technical communications with customers

  • Preparing and presenting technical content for milestone reviews

  • Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiative Participation

  • Failure Investigation Participation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronics, or Computer is preferred)

  • Previous experience leading cross-functional project teams

  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

  • Aerospace and Defense product development experienced preferred

  • 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred, but new graduates with applicable backgrounds will be considered

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.

About this role

Summary

Support electronics development for military and space applications from concept to production.

Job title

Electronics Development Engineer

Experience level

2-3 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

aerospace and defense

Location requirements

Must be in Simsbury, CT; remote not mentioned

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical engineeringproduct testingproblem solvingtechnical communication

Preferred skills

aerospacedefenseproject management

Specializations

electronicsspace applicationsmilitary electronicsproduct testingtroubleshooting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Simsbury, CT, USA

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