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 skilled person for an Electrical Design Engineering position, reporting to the Electrical Design Lead.
Responsibilities:
This role involves the electronic hardware design, fabrication, assembly, test, and integration of circuit board assemblies and subsystems, with a strong emphasis on the design of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit boards.
As a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Performing circuit analysis and simulation
Creating schematic designs
Conducting circuit board layout and routing
Performing risk analysis
Producing accurate design documentation
Troubleshooting and resolving hardware performance issues during integration, test, and verification
You will be involved in all phases of the product lifecycle, including:
Requirements definition
Concept development
Detailed design and implementation
Test and integration
Ongoing product support
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 3+ years’ experience
Active work experience in analog, digital, or mixed signal designs.
Thorough working knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout expertise. Altium Version 20 or newer strongly preferred.
Thorough knowledge of circuit simulation software (LTSpice, or similar)
Active work experience in performing electrical analyses:
Operating Stress
Electrical Worst-Case
Preferred:
Experience with DOD, SAE, IEEE, and/or IPC standards
Safety Standards: RCC-319
Design Standards: IPC-222x
Knowledge of FPGA/VHDL and/or embedded C development
Active work experience in performing risk analyses:
FMECA
Fault-Tree
Proficient with the use of diagnostics tools for “hands-on” testing and troubleshooting of PCBAs.
Digital Multimeters
Oscilloscopes
Power Supplies
Data Acquisition Systems
Environmental Chambers
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work well in a team environment
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Three or more years of experience
- Active experience designing analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuits
- Working knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout
- Experience with Altium version 20 or newer
- Working knowledge of circuit simulation software such as LTspice
- Experience performing operating stress and electrical worst-case analyses
- Experience with DOD, SAE, IEEE, or IPC standards
- Knowledge of RCC-319 and IPC-222x standards
- Knowledge of FPGA, VHDL, or embedded C development
- Experience performing FMECA and fault-tree risk analyses
- Proficiency using digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, data acquisition systems, and environmental chambers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses tied to company and personal performance are available and contribute to total rewards. Incentive programs are positioned as a consistent part of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is highlighted as a strength. Retirement offerings are viewed as a solid component of total compensation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is often described as good to excellent and part of a comprehensive benefits package. Access to broad medical, dental, and vision options supports overall wellbeing.
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What We Do
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut (CT), is a global leader of mission critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address your challenges. EBAD is Right For Your Mission!
