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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) · 7 hours ago

Director, Electronics Engineering

Simsbury, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $225K/yr

15+ years exp

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a long-established leader in mission-critical technologies. They are seeking a dynamic Director of Electronics Engineering to lead the engineering team, develop talent, and drive the strategy for their growing electronics business.

AerospaceEnergyIndustrialManufacturingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Leverage the Ensign Bickford Operating System (EBOS) to develop the infrastructure, talent and processes needed to support a growing electronics business

Lead the engineering team by developing talent, technologies, and processes that enable the business to profitably scale with this growing industry

Demonstrate deep expertise in applying rigorous engineering processes, tools, and standards to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes across all phases of product development

Establish and track meaningful KPIs to measure team success

Lead root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Why) for systemic performance gaps and drive corrective actions

Champion a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience and engagement

Support organizational design, change management, and workforce planning to enable agility and scalability

Support business development, sales, and customer engagement efforts

Collaborate with Market Segment Directors to align engineering capacity with evolving customer needs

Bring extensive experience in electronics design and development, particularly in high-mix, low-volume environments

Understand the unique demands of aerospace and defense product lifecycles

Qualification

Electronics designAerospace experienceProject managementData driven performanceHigh mixLow volumeContinuous improvementLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsRelationship-building skills

Required

BS/MS in electronics, electrical, or computer engineering or physics

Minimum of 15 years of project, design, or related electronics engineering experience

Proven experience in leading complex electronic products through all stages of product development and into production

Experience in a high mix, low volume electronics development and manufacturing environment

Experience in managing, training, mentoring and coaching leaders

Proven ability to lead through change and influence cross-functional teams

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills

Passion for people, innovation, and continuous improvement

Preferred

Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology industries

Benefits

Executive Relocation : Comprehensive support for a seamless transition

Potential sign-on incentives and tailored rewards based on experience

Competitive compensation package aligned with skills & experience, with flexibility to reward top talent and extraordinary qualifications.

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