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Belcan

Project Engineer

East Hartford, CT · On-site

$42/hr

Contract Start Date: Right Away Tags: #ProjectEngineerJobs; #EastHartfordjobs; We provide a ... Execute materials test plans and support laboratory testing activities. * Collect, analyze ...

Belcan

Project Engineer

East Hartford, CT

$42/hr

Contract Start Date: Right Away Tags: #ProjectEngineerJobs ; #EastHartfordjobs; We provide a ... Execute materials test plans and support laboratory testing activities. * Collect, analyze ...

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How much do contract flight test engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract flight test engineer in Springfield, MA is $134,413.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,100.00 and $159,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Flight Test Engineer vs Contract Aerospace Test Engineer?

AspectContract Flight Test EngineerContract Aerospace Test Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering, FAA certifications often preferredBachelor's in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentOn aircraft, test ranges, and flight test facilitiesLaboratories, ground testing facilities, and flight environments
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily aerospace and defense companies conducting flight testsAirlines, aerospace manufacturers, and defense contractors involved in testing

While both roles involve testing aerospace systems, Contract Flight Test Engineers focus on in-flight testing of aircraft, whereas Contract Aerospace Test Engineers may work on ground-based or integrated system testing. The roles often overlap in credentials and industry, but their primary work environments differ.

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Electronics Development Engineer

Ensign-Bickford Industries

Simsbury, CT • On-site

Other

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

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 & Defense Electronics engineering team is rapidly growing to support the development of Flight Termination Systems and Tactical electronics in support of Space & Defense applications. EBAD seeks a motivated engineer for the position of an Electronics Development Engineer reporting to the Product Development Lead.

This role is responsible for providing engineering support to the electronics project development team, engaged in electronic product development for military and space applications. They participate in a cross-functional team for all technical aspects of the program from concept through development, qualification, and production. This position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaboration with other functional groups (Design, Test, Quality, Production)

  • Product Testing (PCBA Prototype, Design Verification, Environmental, Risk Reduction, and Qualification)

  • Validation of Technical Requirements

  • Creation of Test Plans, Procedures, Reports & Change Requests

  • Electronic Troubleshooting (Product & Test Equipment Hardware, Software)

  • Test data Gathering, Analysis & Presentation

  • Coordination Activities (Test Lab Requests/Scheduling, Procurement of Parts)

  • Participating in technical communications with customers

  • Preparing and presenting technical content for milestone reviews

  • Continuous Improvement (CI) Initiative Participation

  • Failure Investigation Participation

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical/Electronics, or Computer is preferred)

  • Previous experience leading cross-functional project teams

  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

  • Aerospace and Defense product development experienced preferred

  • 2-3 years of relevant experience preferred, but new graduates with applicable backgrounds will be considered

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.

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