Mechanical Engineering Intern, Space Systems (Summer 2027)

Marotta Controls, Inc; Boonton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Sick and personal days

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Compressed workweeks

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in Montville/Parsippany, NJ invites applications for a Mechanical Engineering Intern, Space Systems (Summer 2027).

You will design and analyze aerospace control components, support fixture design, and prepare technical documents in a collaborative team. Qualifications include strong mechanical aptitude, 3D CAD proficiency (Pro-E preferred), excellent grades in core engineering courses, attention to detail, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in 3D CAD; Pro-E preferred.
• Excellent grades, especially in core engineering courses.
• Must work precisely with close attention to details.
• High level of system aptitude and knowledge.
• Advanced organizational skills; prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze novel aerospace control components.
• Write assembly procedures, special processes, test reports, and other technical documents.
• Search for sources of supply of components and special process vendors.
• Support design and validation of fixtures for assembly and test operations.
• Review product specifications and perform compliance analysis.
• Create training documents with verification tests.
• Review and create engineering drawings focusing on tolerance stack-ups and feasibility.
• Perform basic trigonometry and solid geometry calculations.
• Collaborate with other engineers in a team environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

3D CAD

Academic excellence

Precision

Systems thinking

Organization

US citizenship

Education

Engineering education (Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials)

Tools

Pro-E

Job description

Our tagline applies to our relationship with our customers as well as our employees and local community. We strive to create an atmosphere where employees can achieve their very best, working collectivelytowards common goals.

Position:Mechanical Engineering Intern, Space Systems (Summer 2027)

Location: Montville, NJ

Job Id:2064-TBD-28-B-S

# of Openings:5

Elevate your career at Marotta Controls, a New Jersey Top Workplace four 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—

Mechanical Engineering Intern, Space Systems (Summer 2027)

Responsibilities

• Design and analyzenovel aerospacecontrolcomponents.
• Writeassemblyprocedures,special processes,test reports,andother technical documents.
• Search for sources of supply of components and special process vendors.
• Support design and validation of fixtures for assembly and testoperations.
• Product specification review and compliance analysis.
• Createtraining documentswithverification tests.
• Review and create Engineering drawings with a focus on tolerance stack-ups, design feasibility, product improvement, and compliance with specifications.
• Performbasic trigonometry and solid geometry calculations, when needed.
• Work with other engineers in a team environment.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in 3D CAD. Pro-E preferred.
• Excellent grades, especially in core engineering courses.
• Must work precisely, accurately, and with close attention to all details.
• High level of system aptitude and knowledge.
• Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be a US Citizen

Education

• High school thru post graduate degree students are encouraged to apply–Mechanical, Aerospace,MaterialsEngineering, or equivalent.
• 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).

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• The Engineering Intern is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
• The Engineering Intern is frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.
• The Engineering Intern may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds

Position location Montville or Parsippany, NJ TBD Pay Range: $18 - $24/hr Relocation assistance will not be provided.

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.

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.