Product – Engineer Intern

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! ​

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. 
 
Product (Manufacturing) Interns will provide project support through:

• Development and maintenance of manufacturing documentation (including manufacturing instructions, routings, process specifications and tooling) as well as product testing requirements and methods. 
• Solving manufacturing problems, investigating process failures and implementing corrective actions
• Coordination with other departments to ensure the production viability of new designs, creation of the required documentation, and internal and customer approval of documentation.
• Interface with production personnel including operators, quality inspectors, and shop floor supervisors.
• Implementation of Lean methodologies including standard work, point of use tooling, material presentation and process improvements.
• Development of layouts of manufacturing cell design including tooling, machinery and equipment.
• Technical compliance and risk assessment
• Creating standard work and contributing to manufacturing cell planning

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.

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.