Mechanical Engineering Intern, Space Systems (Summer 2027)

Marotta Controls, Inc.; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible scheduling (compressed work‑s

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Space Systems (Summer 2027) in Montville, NJ.

The role focuses on design and analysis of aerospace control components and supports a collaborative, manufacturing-oriented team. Responsibilities include creating assembly procedures, test reports, vendor sourcing, fixture validation, and engineering drawings with tolerance analysis.

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.

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.
• Product specification review and compliance analysis.
• Create training documents with verification tests.
• Review and create Engineering drawings with a focus on tolerance stack‑ups, design feasibility, product improvement, and compliance with specifications.
• Participate in selected Design Reviews to help present design parameters.
• Perform basic trigonometry and solid geometry calculations, when needed.
• Work with other engineers in a team environment.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

US Citizenship

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Aerospace/Materials)

Tools

Pro-E

Job description

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—apply today!

Mechanical Engineering Intern, Space Systems (Summer 2027)

Responsibilities:

• Design and analyzenovel aerospacecontrolcomponents.
• Write assemblyprocedures,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.
• Create training documentswithverification tests.
• Review and create Engineering drawings with a focus on tolerance stack-ups, design feasibility, product improvement, and compliance with specifications.
• Participate in selected DesignReviewsto help present design parameters.
• Perform basic 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.