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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 17 hours ago

Project Engineer

Simsbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in creating cutting edge technology for aerospace and defense. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer to manage electronics programs, focusing on project planning and execution, while leading cross-functional teams through the product lifecycle.

AerospaceEnergyIndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create a cohesive team environment and lead the product team through electronics product lifecycle processes in support of overall program milestones, deliverables, and objectives

Translate the project schedule into actionable daily tasks, while managing team action items through oversight, regular communication, and proactive removal of roadblocks

Guide teams through upset conditions, drive recovery efforts and reestablish progress toward key milestones

Collaborate with Program Management to proactively plan customer deliverables, reviews, and hardware in alignment with overall program objectives

Provide strategic guidance to the Program Manager on critical schedule risks and their potential impacts to ensure informed decision-making

Creation and regular maintenance of detailed (Level 4) project schedule

Own and facilitate a visual management system to lead project team meetings, ensuring clear communication of priorities, alignment on goals, performance tracking, and transparent project status updates

Understand task interdependencies and manage shifting priorities

Qualification

Project ManagementProblem SolvingTechnical WritingPMP CertificationCost EstimatingProduct DevelopmentMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationWritten Communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Minimum of 4 years of experience in the field of project management or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Required experience includes problem solving/root cause analysis, leadership of multi-function technical teams, project management, technical writing and cost estimating experience

Support the development, monitoring and management of project budgets

Must have or be able to obtain a U.S Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance and be capable of working on U.S. DoD and ITAR restricted products

Strong interpersonal and written communication

Proficient with Microsoft office suite software (Project, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Preferred

Experience with product development and/or complex production operations

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Company

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD)

Right For Your Mission Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional locations in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD is a global leader in mission-critical hardware and systems, delivering precision energetics and innovative explosive solutions that empower success in the most demanding environments.

Founded in 1836

Simsbury, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees