Engineer II - Mechanical (Commercial Space Systems)

Marotta Controls; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Marotta Controls in Parsippany, NJ seeks an Engineer II - Mechanical for commercial space systems. You design products to meet customer specs, handle BOMs, drawings, and development tests, and coordinate with engineers, suppliers, and customers.

You’ll ensure documentation accuracy, manage design changes, and support ISO 9000 processes while traveling up to 20% and communicating issues to leadership. The role offers strong compensation, premium benefits, and pathways to advanced responsibilities

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering required.
• 2–5 years of design experience with valves and fluid control devices preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls.
• Solid analytical skills: stress, heat transfer, fluid flow.
• Must obtain/maintain security clearance; US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the creation of a preliminary bill of materials and verify accuracy.
• Create development testing requirements, testing instructions, and release drawings for development hardware.
• Manage customer-driven changes and assess program impact.
• Ensure drawings/documents accuracy, including tolerances.
• Communicate technical and schedule issues to management when applicable.
• Oversee design control per ISO 9000; supervise engineering personnel as needed.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Advanced technical degree desirable

Tools

ANSYS

Pro/E Mechanica

MS Office

Job description

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace three years running! Dedicated to innovation, quality and excellence, we deliver cutting edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. At Marotta, we value bold thinking and teamwork, and we empower our employees to push boundaries while delivering top-tier solutions to our customers. Our team fosters a fun, collaborative culture where creativity and technical excellence thrive! Your next big opportunity starts here. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference—apply today!

Engineer II - Mechanical (Commercial Space Systems)

Overview

The Engineer II - Mechanical is responsible for designing products to meet customer's requirements including all design, functional, material, and test requirements from the customer's component and sub-tier specifications. The specific assignments and responsibilities will be consistent with the level of experience of the engineer. Regular interaction required with other engineers and test technicians as well as frequent contact with suppliers, contractors, and customers. Occasional light travel may be involved.

Essential Or Primary / Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the creation of a preliminary bill of material in the business system and verifying its accuracy
• Create development testing requirements, development test instructions, and release of drawings for development hardware
• Maintain ongoing surveillance of customer-driven changes, with written notification to Contracts Administrator or Program Manager, including program impact assessment
• Ensure accuracy of all drawings/documents on the project, except purely drafting technique issues. This includes tolerance stack-ups
• Communicate technical and schedule problems, in a timely manner, to Engineering Manager / Director, Contracts Administrator, and Program Manager when applicable
• Manage all duties per ISO 9000: Procedure 4.1 Design Control
• Supervision/oversight of engineering assistants, documentation personnel, design and test personnel on project activities as required

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 various regulatory and internal system requirements
• Foster 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. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals
• 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

Work Environment

• This job interacts in a professional office environment, Engineering Lab, and manufacturing environments. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, hand tools, test equipment, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing, ESD and foot protection (as required).
• This is a full-time position. Overtime and weekend may be required as job duties demand.
• Some travel may be expected for this position (20%) including Test Labs (e.g. EMI), vendor, and customer visits.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B.S in Engineering is required as a minimum - Mechanical, Aerospace, or equivalent. Advanced technical degree is desirable for this position.
• 2-5 years design experience with a variety of valves and fluid control devices preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls
• Solid analytical skills are required: stress analysis, heat transfer, fluid flow
• Ability to solve complex mechanical, static and dynamic problems
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and compressible flow
• Exposure to performing analytical solutions using tools such as ANSYS or Pro-E Mechanica
• Must work precisely, accurately, and with close attention to all details
• High level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Superior communication skills
• Defense/aerospace experience a plus
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance, therefore you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance
• Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the Mechanical Engineer is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• The Mechanical Engineer is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The Mechanical Engineer is frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.
• The Mechanical Engineer may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 25 pounds

This position is at our Parsippany, NJ office location.

Pay Range: $87,750 - $115,000/year

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.

At Marotta Controls, we are committed to a fair, performance-driven compensation approach that promotes consistency across all levels of our organization. We ensure that pay decisions are free from bias, based on objective criteria, and are regularly reviewed.

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation package for this opportunity, including incentive compensation and a comprehensive suite of premium benefits. These include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks. We value and reward employee achievements and host multiple engagement events each quarter to foster a strong, supportive workplace culture.

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 of our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/

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