35 defense jobs found

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 EBAD seeks an engineer for the position Development Engineer , reporting to the Product Development Engineering Lead. Responsibilities: The 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....

LiquidPiston This role is fully onsite in Bloomfield, CT, five days per week, and the company will be relocating to Suffield, CT later in 2026. About LiquidPiston LiquidPiston, Inc. is reinventing the internal combustion engine. Our patented X-engine architecture is a compact, lightweight, and fuel-efficient rotary engine that operates on a novel thermodynamic cycle. With applications in defense, aerospace, robotics, and portable power, we're developing the next generation of high-performance, compact engines for critical power systems. We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to play a key role in the design, simulation, and development of our advanced rotary engines. This is a hands-on, high-impact engineering role ideal for someone with a deep understanding of engine systems, a passion for innovation, and a strong background in mechanical design and simulation. Key Responsibilities: Generate and evaluate new ideas to improve the performance, durability, and...

Senior Aerospace Engineer / Aircraft CAD Integrator Location: Suffield, CT Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week Why LiquidPiston? LiquidPiston is developing next-generation propulsion technology for aerospace, defense, and advanced mobility applications. Our compact rotary engine technology delivers high power density in a lightweight package, creating new possibilities for VTOL aircraft, UAS, hybrid-electric propulsion, and other demanding applications. At LiquidPiston, engineers have the opportunity to work on technology that moves quickly from concept to hardware to testing. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on environment where you will have meaningful ownership and see the direct impact of your work. If you enjoy solving difficult engineering problems, working across disciplines, and turning innovative concepts into real hardware, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of advanced aircraft and propulsion systems. The Opportunity...

Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities Lead and develop a small team of engineers and technical professionals, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and career development to ensure successful execution of department and business objectives. Plan, prioritize, and allocate engineering resources across multiple projects and operational initiatives. Establish project scope, objectives, schedules, equipment requirements, and cost estimates to ensure timely and effective delivery. Lead cross-functional engineering projects from concept through implementation, coordinating activities across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to achieve business goals. Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in manufacturing processes, advanced materials, and product development. Support troubleshooting efforts and resolution of complex technical issues affecting production, quality, cost, and delivery. Drive...

About Sperry: Sperry Rail is on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century, we have repeatedly modernized and improved rail diagnostics through our relentless pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing science and raising the bar on what's possible with our ever-improving suite of products and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concepts with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry imprints themselves into our brand and further galvanizes a culture of innovation and...

Job Summary: The Senior Product Design Engineer shall take extreme ownership in the effort to lead the design and development of new products and accessories across the full lifecycle-from concept through production. This role involves overseeing prototype development, conducting detailed engineering analysis, and authoring comprehensive test reports. Will be responsible for ensuring all designs meet stringent safety, functionality, and durability standards while conforming to the requirement set forth by customer specific requirements or internal requirements provided by product management. Technical Responsibilities: Lead the full lifecycle design and development of products and accessories, from concept through production. Oversee prototype fabrication and testing; analyze results to refine designs and produce detailed, professional test reports. Conduct engineering analyses and simulations to optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability. Utilize 3D CAD...

Skunkwerks Engineer - LiquidPiston This role is fully onsite in Suffield, CT, five days per week. Why LiquidPiston? At LiquidPiston, you won't be one engineer among hundreds working on a small piece of an established product. You'll be part of a lean engineering team working on technology that is still being invented. Your work can move quickly from an idea to a drawing, from a drawing to a prototype, and from a prototype to a running engine. You'll see the results of your engineering decisions firsthand and have the opportunity to influence the direction of the technology. The problems are difficult. The timelines are ambitious. The answers aren't always obvious. That's exactly what makes the work exciting. If you enjoy figuring out why something failed, building a better solution, testing it, and trying again, you'll fit right in. About LiquidPiston LiquidPiston, Inc. is a technology startup reinventing the internal combustion engine through a patented thermodynamic cycle...

Electrical Engineering Intern - Spring 2027 Location: Suffield, CT Employment Type: Full-time Internship (Spring 2027) Compensation: Paid About LiquidPiston LiquidPiston, Inc. is a fast-growing engine technology company developing a new generation of compact, high-performance propulsion systems. Our patented rotary X-Engine and High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) are designed to deliver greater power density, efficiency, and fuel flexibility than traditional piston engines. Our technology is being developed for demanding applications including UAVs and drones, defense, aerospace, portable power, and hybrid-electric systems. At LiquidPiston, engineers have the opportunity to work directly on real hardware and see their work move from the lab to a running engine. Internship Overview LiquidPiston is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to join our Controls & Electronics team for Spring 2027. This is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced...

Design Engineer Internship - LiquidPiston: Multiple Openings Available Location: Suffield, CT Employment Type: Full-time Internship (Spring Semester 2027) Compensation: Paid About LiquidPiston: LiquidPiston is a fast-growing propulsion technology company reinventing the internal combustion engine with our patented X-Engine rotary architecture and High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC). Our engines deliver dramatically higher power density, efficiency, fuel flexibility, and compactness than traditional piston designs - making them ideal for UAVs, defense systems, hybrid-electric propulsion, portable power, and aerospace applications. We're transitioning from pure R&D to industrialization and commercialization, creating exciting opportunities to impact real product development in a small, high-energy team. Why Intern at LiquidPiston? This isn't an internship where you'll spend the semester making PowerPoint slides or watching from the sidelines. You'll be working on real...

HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role. HRforGrowth is not the employer for this position. HRforGrowth identifies, evaluates, and presents top-tier candidates through its global talent acquisition practice; all employment decisions - including final selection, offer terms, compensation, and conditions of employment - are made solely by the hiring organization. Our Client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer - Controls to support the Controls Engineering team in developing, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes for highly engineered electromechanical systems used in mission-critical industrial and defense applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with manufacturing engineering, ERP systems, CNC programming, tooling, CAD, and process improvement. This position will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain,...

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more. Job Description EBAD seeks an engineer for the position Development Engineer , reporting to the Product Development Engineering Lead. Responsibilities: The 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. Primary duties include: Development and maintenance of the technical data package Create 3D conceptual models Perform design trade studies and hand calculations Interact with customers on design, interface and functional details Interact with suppliers to procure prototype parts for risk reduction testing Execute the EBAD...

Genset Mechanical Integration Engineer - LiquidPiston Location: This position is fully onsite in Bloomfield, CT, five days per week, with the company relocating to Suffield, CT later in 2026. Position Summary: LiquidPiston is seeking a Genset Mechanical Integration Engineer to lead the mechanical integration and packaging of electrical and electromechanical systems within our next-generation rotary engine-powered generator platforms. This role is ideal for a mechanical engineer with experience designing around electrical hardware, including packaging high-voltage or low-voltage electrical components, power electronics, wiring, harness routing, battery systems, and electromechanical assemblies. You'll own the mechanical integration of these systems into compact, high-performance engine and generator packages while balancing manufacturability, serviceability, thermal management, vibration, and overall system performance. You'll work closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls,...

Senior Power Electronics Engineer - LiquidPiston This role is fully onsite in Bloomfield, CT, five days per week. The company will be relocating to Suffield, CT later in 2026. About LiquidPiston LiquidPiston is revolutionizing combustion engine technology through the development of advanced rotary engines and integrated hybrid power systems. Our innovative designs aim to dramatically improve efficiency, reduce size and weight, and enable cleaner, more compact power solutions across defense, aerospace, and commercial sectors. Position Overview This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning hardware from concept through production. While power electronics is a major part of the job, this is not a narrowly scoped "design one converter for a year" role. The right candidate is excited by the broader challenge of building reliable, high-performance products in a small-company environment where priorities evolve quickly and engineers wear multiple hats. Key Responsibilities...

Purpose To provide project and technical leadership in the development of AC & DC rotating equipment ensuring the company's leadership position in the market Essential Functions Primary Responsibilities Product design and performance: Electromagnetic analysis (ANSYS RMxprt/MotorCAD and Maxwell a plus), thermal loading, insulation systems, power systems, and others as required. Utilize First Principles in analyzing and evaluating preliminary designs, prototypes, and production units to support qualification, testing, and troubleshooting Develop performance testing protocols and evaluate results along with field feedback to affect product improvements as necessary to achieve optimum performance, customer satisfaction, and cost objectives. Be an integral team member to develop new products and modify existing products to meet customer requirements. Provides technical assistance to support sales efforts. Support product quoting activities. Determine applicability of...

Purpose To provide project management and technical aptitude in the development of AC & DC rotating equipment ensuring the company's leadership position in the market Essential Functions Primary Responsibilities Product design and performance: Solid modeling (Solidworks a plus), casting design, manufacturing drawing generation & review, mechanical and nodal analysis (ANSYS Mechanical a plus), rotor dynamics, structural analysis, bearing life calculations, shaft loading, thermal loading, and others as required. Integrate First Principles in analyzing and evaluating preliminary designs, prototypes, and production units to support in qualification, testing, and troubleshooting Develop performance testing protocols and evaluate results along with field feedback to affect product improvements as necessary to achieve optimum performance, customer satisfaction, and cost objectives. Be an integral team member to develop new products and modify existing products to meet...

Ward Leonard, a Fairbanks Morse Defense Company, is an industry-leading provider of electric motor, generator, control, and service solutions critical to Naval applications for more than 120 years. Located in Thomaston, Connecticut, Ward Leonard has worked hard to build a reputation as being a trusted name in powering the defense industry. This trust within the market is not possible without the continued hard work, commitment, and dedication of our team who respect the importance of what we do and the impact it has on the servicemen and women. Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense, it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket...

Join the elite team at QDSS where our engineers are at the forefront of developing cutting-edge Aerospace, Defense, Space, and Medical Device products. Your work will make a real impact, contributing to the core of engineering solutions that drive technological advancements. Role overview: This role is for a hands-on technical leader to direct a gas turbine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) team driving design-to-build innovation and execution across a variety of methods from additive to related final machining. This role owns a variety of small gas turbine parts from concept to hardware. The focus is on speed, iterative design and ultimately scalable production. Due to nature of these roles, applicants must be US Citizen and either hold or be willing to obtain a security clearance. This role is 100% onsite in either East Hartford, CT or West Palm Beach, FL. Role Responsibilities: Design to Manufacturing Integration: Own a selected, diverse array of small gas...

HarcoSemco is a Custom Aerospace Components Manufacturer. We have seen great success in innovating advanced manufacturing techniques in the design and fabrication of temperature sensors, thermocouple systems, interconnect cable-harness assemblies, probes, and sensors. For over 65 years, we have successfully supplied these products to the commercial, business, military jet, rotor, and spacecraft markets. Located in Branford, CT, we have an opportunity for a Design Engineer. The Design Engineer directs, coordinates, and executes all aspects of new product development. Responsibilities include control, integration, and completion of engineering projects. This requires a self-motivated individual to design with regards to cost, manufacturability, and quality constraints in mind. HarcoSemco is proud to be a Federal contractor and supplier of material to the US Department of Defense. This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements; therefore, a "US Person" as...

Chief Engineer Location: Bloomfield, CT (Fully onsite - no remote option) About LiquidPiston LiquidPiston (LPI) is reinventing the internal combustion engine. Our patented rotary X-engine platform enables ultra-efficient, compact, and power-dense engines with applications across aerospace, defense, commercial, and mobility sectors. We're building the future of propulsion-and we're looking for visionary leaders to join us on this journey. Position Overview As Chief Engineer, you will be at the forefront of bringing LPI's revolutionary High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC) rotary engine to market. Collaborating closely with company leadership, cross-functional engineering teams, and external partners, you will lead the technical execution of a major engine development program from prototype to production. This is a hands-on, lab-centered role for an experienced, strategic, and inventive engineering leader who thrives in an R&D environment. Key Responsibilities:...

About National Peening Wallingford National Peening Wallingford, part of the Sinto America family of companies, specializes in advanced surface enhancement technologies serving aerospace, medical, industrial, automotive, and defense customers. Our facility is dedicated to precision, quality, and innovation across all manufacturing processes - with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support engineering development, new program launches, process optimization, and production support throughout the Wallingford facility. Position Summary The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities across Maintenance, Production, and Engineering. This includes developing processes for new and existing programs, supporting NPI efforts, improving throughput, ensuring quality compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives....