Development Engineer Intern at Ensign-Bickford Industries

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.

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company is seeking talented college students to join our 2026 summer internship program. Our 12-week internship program is designed to provide real-world and hands-on experience in areas that interest you! As an intern, you will collaborate with industry experts to solve real-world challenges and change the way we do business.

Development Engineer Interns will provide electrical project support through:

• Design and fabrication of test article instrumentation

• Circuit analysis

• Harnessing, soldering, testing

• PCB design

• Electrical database administration

• Perform hands-on testing of electronic assemblies in a development lab environment

• Participate in environmental and dynamic testing of development, qualification, and production top-level assemblies

• Assess and analyze technical risks, then support the creation and execution of risk mitigation plans

• Generate technical reports for complex development tests and analyses

As a part of our internship program, your experience will include:

• Robust projects with positive business impact

• Formal and informal feedback from managers

• Lunch and learn sessions featuring executives from across the business

• Networking and social events

• Visibility to all levels of leadership

Qualified candidates will be pursuing a bachelor's degree with Junior standing at the time of application, in an Engineering discipline.

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.