Senior Development Engineer (Space Systems)

Come grow with Marotta, named one of New Jersey’s Top Workplaces for the third year running and a Top Workplace USA for 2024. You will have room to grow and be a part of an exciting team, all within a warm and welcoming environment.   With compressed work week and hybrid work schedule options, Marotta values their employees.    We specialize in the design, development, and production of precision control components and systems.  Founded in 1943, Marotta has been at the forefront of Aerospace & Defense milestones for over 80 years from breaking the sound barrier on the Bell X-1 and landing the first man on the moon to playing a critical role on today’s advanced U.S Navy platforms as well as the emerging commercial Space industry.   Our products and expertise range from high performance valves to complete sub-systems that integrate electronic controls, actuators, and power conversion systems. We have received over 200 patents for our technologies and support the most demanding applications found on military aircraft, tactical systems, submarines, surface ships, satellites, and space launch vehicles. Our teams have repeatedly been recognized for outstanding performance by some of the most prestigious organizations in the world including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, NASA & Northrop Grumman. Senior Development Engineer (Space Systems) Position Profile:The Sr. Engineer (Development) manages multiple tasks and oversees various activities associated with engineering development and production. This position is responsible for project execution of new and existing development programs. The role leads and coordinates the development activities on specific projects and is also responsible for providing organization and focus to the projects to ensure project goals are met. The primary responsibility of the Sr. Engineer (Development) is to coordinate and align multiple tasks, efforts, people, suppliers, etc. for successful project execution along with a good technical understanding of the system, test equipment, and design and development process in order to effectively manage the project. This role interacts regularly with engineers, technicians, program management, and other disciplines (manufacturing, quality, etc), as well as suppliers, test facilities, contractors, and customers.Minimum Required Qualifications:

B.S. Engineering is required as a minimum.

5-10 years’ experience in product testing and development

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the areas of high-pressure fluids and gasses

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the areas of electronic test equipment

Experience using Pro-E, Pro-E Mechanica, and/or ANSYS

Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, potential job candidates, etc.

Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.

Must be a US Citizen

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that all activities related to product development are executed and documented in a manner which is compliant to corporate and regulatory requirements

Develop and ensure timely execution of product plans, procedures, reports

Build and test new and existing product

Support all testing both in house and at outside test facilities

Check technical accuracy of work

Trouble shoot non-functioning designs to support engineering

Generate action plans and strategies to support and accommodate testing and development of new products

Develop, maintain, and optimize the required support systems (computer/personnel) to manage projects from conception through finalization to assure on-time results while achieving desired objectives

Develop assembly procedures and document the development build process

Design fixtures and test setups that will make testing more complete and efficient

Effectively communicate exceptions to established/agreed upon schedules to all affected parties internal/external to the Marotta Organization

Full implementation of planning and production techniques for both one off and repetitive product manufacturing

Key factors include managing and balancing technical, schedule, and risk. Interfacing with internal and external customers is required as they will be the lead on each assigned program for the development group.

Operate electronic data capture equipment and compile all contained data

Plan and allocate resources, materials, and scheduling of equipment for max utilization of facilities and personnel

Effectively make suggestions and informed decisions quickly

Address potential issues proactively and apply real-time problem solving skills to achieve prompt resolution

Run multiple projects at the same time and on schedule

Familiar with standard SMC-S-016

Experience with National Instruments DAQmx and/or LabVIEW

Optional experience with Python

Additional Duties / Responsibilities:

Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).

Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.

Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization

Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals

Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed)

Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values

Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.

Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

Work Environment:

This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are 8 hours, Monday through Friday. Overtime and weekend work are required, as job duties demand.

Some travel is required for this position (20-40%)

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel

The employee is frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.

The employee may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds

Some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary

This position is at our Montville, NJ office location.Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts. We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter. If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at www.marotta.com to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/ We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/VeteransVETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLYNo agencies, please.