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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
The Finite Element Analysis (FEA) Engineer will perform thermal, dynamic, structural, and functional modeling of energetic components and systems in support of design and development of aerospace and defense programs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop analytical models to assess the ability of EBAD products to meet functional requirements.
- Envision and assess alternate concepts to meet functional requirements
- Supporting project and operations teams by providing expert level assistance
- Support existing products and product upgrades
- Participate in root cause and failure analysis of challenging problems
Requirements:
- The successful candidate must have a BS/MS in an engineering discipline and a minimum of 3 years design and/or analysis of aerospace and defense products.
- Strong background in Finite Element Analysis
- Demonstrated experience performing analytical modeling and evaluation of component level designs
- Perform detailed design analyses and present results to customers in support of design reviews
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management
- Strong follow through and ability to work with Engineers to develop analytical models in support of product development, testing, and failure investigations.
- Proficient with Microsoft office suite software
- Must be able to read and interpret technical product drawings
Desired Skills:
- Extensive experience in ANSYS Workbench environment, particularly with structural, vibration, and dynamics modules
- Experience with SolidWorks preferred
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
- Experience with energetic materials preferred
- Ability to perform explicit dynamic analyses preferred
- Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and designs is preferred.
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’s or master’s degree in an engineering discipline
- At least 3 years of design and/or analysis experience with aerospace and defense products
- Strong background in Finite Element Analysis
- Experience with analytical modeling and evaluation of component-level designs
- Ability to perform detailed design analyses and present results to customers during design reviews
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Ability to develop analytical models supporting product development, testing, and failure investigations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to read and interpret technical product drawings
- Extensive experience with ANSYS Workbench, especially structural, vibration, and dynamics modules
- Experience with SolidWorks
- Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience with energetic materials
- Ability to perform explicit dynamic analyses
- Knowledge of space vehicle mechanisms and designs
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!
