Proposal Development Engineer

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 Position Summary EBAD is seeking a Proposal Development Engineer to support the development of high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals across our aerospace and defense business. This role partners closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, and business leaders to develop cost estimates, proposal schedules, Basis of Estimate files, pricing inputs, proposal letters, and supporting documentation for customer opportunities. The Proposal Development Engineer plays a critical role in helping EBAD win and grow by ensuring proposal work is accurate, timely, well-coordinated, and aligned with customer requirements and business objectives. This position provides broad exposure across EBAD's market segments, products, sites, and senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities Lead proposal development efforts for simple, moderate, and complex opportunities across assigned market segments. Develop and manage proposal schedules, ensuring cross-functional contributors understand requirements, deadlines, and deliverables. Partner with Program Managers and business leaders to prepare proposals for leadership approval Lead effective cross-functional proposal meetings, drive action closure, and escalate risks or gaps when needed. Gather cost inputs from Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, and other functional leaders. Build and maintain accurate cost estimates using ERP data, Excel-based Basis of Estimate files, and other proposal tools. Support proposal pricing, standard margin analysis, cost roll-ups, and business case review. Ensure proposal assumptions, clarifications, exceptions, and value messaging are clearly communicated in proposal letters and supporting volumes. Support certified cost/pricing data efforts, including TINA-related proposals, as required. . Participate in EBOS continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen, JDI, or structured problem-solving events. Build strong working relationships across Engineering, Operations, Contracts, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related analytical field required. 3+ years of relevant experience in cost estimating, proposal development, pricing, program finance, project management, engineering, operations, or a related role. Experience in aerospace and defense, government contracting, or another regulated industry preferred. Familiarity with

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requirements and certified cost or pricing data preferred. Experience Experience developing cost estimates, proposal inputs, pricing support, or Basis of Estimate files. Experience working with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, Finance, and Program Management. Experience using ERP data to support business analysis, estimating, pricing, or project decisions. Experience managing short-cycle projects, deadlines, action items, and stakeholder follow-up. Experience supporting proposals or business cases greater than ~$5M preferred. Skills Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and financial modeling. Strong analytical ability with high attention to detail. Ability to validate cost roll-ups, identify gaps, and assess whether pricing makes sense from a broader business perspective. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to lead meetings, drive accountability, and keep cross-functional teams aligned. Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under deadline pressure. 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. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. Ensign-Bickford Industries (EBI) is a global science and technology organization with unparalleled leadership positions in attractive industries and markets. We are EBI, positioned to take on some of the world's most complex technological and scientific challenges in diagnostics, pet food science, and aerospace and defense. Click here to learn about our Core Values We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards. With that commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service, this cornerstone is the foundation of who we are as a company and our winning vision. AFB International AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. ⠀ Cawood Cawood is the UK's leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. ⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. ⠀ EnviroLogix EnviroLogix is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.