Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Named a Hartford Courant Top Workplace for 2025
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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Named a Hartford Courant Top Workplace for 2025
Simsbury, CT — September 2025 — Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) has been recognized by The Hartford Courant as a Top Workplace for 2025, honoring organizations across the Capital Region, Northeastern, Southeastern, and Lower Connecticut River Valley planning regions.
The award is based entirely on confidential employee feedback, measuring the employee experience across key areas such as feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute.
“This award is especially meaningful because it comes directly from our employees,” said Edris Raji, President of Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense. “It’s a reflection of the culture we’re building together—one grounded in trust, collaboration, and purpose. Our people bring their best every day to support customers whose missions truly matter. Their pride, dedication, and craftsmanship are what make EBAD an exceptional place to work.”
For nearly two centuries, EBAD has built a legacy of innovation, precision, and reliability. Headquartered in Simsbury, Connecticut, with additional facilities in Graham, Kentucky, and Moorpark, California, EBAD designs and manufactures high-reliability energetic systems and solutions that support critical applications in aerospace and defense around the world.
From separation and release systems for spacecraft to mission-critical energetic devices for defense, EBAD continues to set the standard for safety, performance, and quality across every mission it supports.
About Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense
Founded in 1836 with William Bickford’s invention of the safety fuse, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense has grown into a global leader in energetic solutions for aerospace and defense markets. The company’s heritage of innovation, engineering excellence, and employee dedication remains the foundation of its success today.
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