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](https://www.eba-d.com/) to learn more. **Job Description** EBAD seeks an engineer for the position **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 * Create 3D conceptual models * Perform design trade studies and hand calculations * Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details * Interact with suppliers to procure prototype parts for risk reduction testing * Execute the EBAD development process by facilitating internal and customer facing cross-functional meetings and design reviews * Requirements generation, allocation, flow down, and verification * Technical compliance and risk assessment/management * Coordination of project team technical tasks * 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.  Required experience includes: * Proven leadership of technical teams * Strong time and task management skills * Ability to evaluate, understand, and apply customer requirements and government/military specifications to design * Demonstrated experience generating 3D models & 2D drawings, SolidWorks preferred * Capable of interpreting GD&T * Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers * Ability to adapt to project changes and overcome technical challenges * 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. * Competent with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint **Preferred Skills:** * Knowledge of explosive materials and energetic devices * Experience with product development, rapid prototyping, and manufacturing processes * Experience with product testing including test requirements development and procedure generation * Knowledge of dynamic test methods including shock, sinusoidal vibration, and random vibration * Experience applying GD&T and understanding of how it affects part manufacturing, inspection, and cost * Ability to perform tolerance analyses to ensure proper assembly and system integration * Experience with MS Project * ANSYS and Solid Works experience * Aerospace industry experience _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._