Development Engineer

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Job Description

EBA&D is seeking an accomplished engineer for the position of Development Engineer supporting our Payload Deployment products reporting to the Product Development Manager. This position is located in Moorpark, CA

Responsibilities:

The Payload Deployment 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, with a focus on our Payload Deployment product line. Primary duties include:

• Provides technical leadership to multiple project teams
• Development and maintenance of the technical data package, product testing documentation requirements and methods.
• Create 3D conceptual models to meet customer design requirements
• Technical compliance and risk assessment/management
• Perform, rationalize, and document design trade studies and hand calculations.
• Work with analytical team to rationalize new designs
• Perform tolerance studies to ensure design fidelity
• Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details
• Interact with suppliers to rapid prototype parts for risk reduction testing
• Requirements generation, allocation, and flow down
• Creation of documentation and leadership thru design verification testing and qualification testing, including dynamic and thermal environments.

Requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a BS in an engineering discipline, preferably mechanical or aerospace engineering, and a minimum of 7 years of project, design or related engineering experience.
• Experience with Payload Deployment devices is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of satellite or launch vehicle systems as well as experience with manufacturing processes, rapid prototyping and product development.
• Experience with government specifications and industry standards related to aerospace components and systems design, manufacture, and test.
• Capable of applying GD&T, and understanding how it effects part cost and manufacturing
• Strong SolidWorks experience is required.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for interaction with various levels of management and customers.
• Design for Manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Candidates must meet all requirements under BATFE and ITAR.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite software.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

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.