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
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 Summary
We are seeking an experienced Program Director to lead strategic programs within our Missiles Segment business. This individual will own both customer relationships and program execution, ensuring exceptional delivery performance while driving commercial success. The ideal candidate brings deep experience, strong leadership capability, and a track record of managing complex, high-stakes programs with discipline and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end program performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction
- Serve as the primary customer interface, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex aerospace and space programs successfully
- Drive program execution discipline, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner with business leaders to support growth, profitability, and strategic objectives
- Ensure alignment between customer expectations and internal execution capabilities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Proven experience as a Program Director or senior program leader in aerospace, defense, or space industries
- Demonstrated success managing complex mechanical, electro-mechanical, or energetics programs
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer needs and business outcomes
- Experience leading customer-facing programs with high visibility and accountability
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Compensation and Rewards
We recognize that exceptional leaders deliver exceptional results. This role offers a competitive package including:
Base Salary: $230,000– $260,000
Relocation: Comprehensive support for a seamless transition
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 degree
- Experience as a Program Director or senior program leader in aerospace, defense, or space industries
- Experience managing complex mechanical, electromechanical, or energetics programs
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance customer needs with business outcomes
- Experience leading customer-facing programs with high visibility and accountability
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced degree
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) and has not been reviewed or approved by Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD).
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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.
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) Insights
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!
