Senior Development Engineer

Marotta Controls, Inc; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 137,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. in Parsippany, NJ, is seeking a Development Engineer to lead the development, integration, and verification of flight‑critical actuation and power systems. You will oversee a multi‑discipline team through design, test and qualification activities.

The role requires 5–10 years in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace preferred) and strong knowledge of aerospace testing standards. Travel up to 40% may be required along with collaboration across design and manufacturing

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace preferred).
• Experience with aerospace testing standards such as MIL-STD-810 and RTCA-DO-160 is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering is preferred; Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related certs also considered.
• Thorough understanding of electronic and electro‑mechanical principles; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for control actuation and power systems, ensuring flight-worthy designs.
• Lead integration and test strategy, including gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Oversee test plans, procedures, acceptance criteria, and data analysis with traceability to system requirements.
• Serve as primary interface for integration/test activities with customers and certification authorities; manage TRRs and audits.

Skills

Flight control systems

Test engineering

Lab management

Schematic diagrams & drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

MIL-STD-810 & RTCA-DO-160

Test equipment

6S / Lean practices

Job description

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Location: Parsippany, NJ

Job Id: 2053-6204-B-27

# of Openings: 2

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!

Overview

The Development Engineer leads the development, integration, and verification of flight‑critical control actuation systems and power systems, including power supplies, power distribution units (PDUs), control electronics, and actuation drive systems. This role has full accountability for integration execution, and qualification testing, overseeing a multi‑discipline test organization that spans development, integration, and formal qualification testing.

The position manages test engineers, integration-focused test technicians, and qualification test technicians, ensuring efficient transition from early development hardware through system qualification and customer acceptance in compliance with aerospace and defense standards. The team will document the test results and in general collaborate with the design engineers to ensure the designs meet specified requirements and program goals. The team will support internal and external development and qualification test activities and manage the required laboratory facilities and equipment.

Education / Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace preferred)
• Experience in mechanical and/or electronic laboratory work in a design and development engineering environment
• Experience with Aerospace testing standards such as MIL-STD-810 and/or RTCA-DO-160 is highly desirable
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering is preferred, Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or technical certification in a related field is preferred. Mechanical aptitude gained through other experience will be considered
• Thorough understanding of electronic and electro‑mechanical principles
• Attentive to detail and ability to understand and follow work instructions
• Good oral and written English skills
• Able to use and work with schematic diagrams and engineering drawings
• Position requires a detail‑oriented individual who must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Bill of material requisitioning
• Lead lab management and 6S events
• Review and approve test procedures and reports
• Familiar with AS9100 and ISO standards helpful
• This position may require up to 40% travel to local and non‑local sites

Additional Duties / Responsibilities

• Seek and document Lean ideas to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Track inventory of all tools and equipment
• Procure new, rent, or repair instruments and equipment to ensure adequate supply for all development programs and active production programs
• Keep workstation clean and free of unnecessary debris
• Compliance with and enforcement of ESD rules and procedures
• Will be required to perform other job duties as requested, directed or assigned
• Excellent organizational skills with focus on detail
• Complete assigned jobs with minimal/no supervision
• Foster a positive, cooperative and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organization
• Actively participates in team meetings, root cause investigations, troubleshooting activities (as required), continuous improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals/vision
• Effectively communicate issues in a timely manner to all affected parties internal to the Marotta organization
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance with various regulatory and internal system requirements
• Must be able to travel with overnight stays to support off‑site test activities
• Experience in military/aerospace a plus
• Must be able to work occasional overtime/weekends

Job Specification

Essential job functions and responsibilities:

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership for control actuation systems and power systems, ensuring robust, flight‑worthy designs
• Act as technical authority for integration and test strategy, trade studies, and risk mitigation
• Drive disciplined execution through gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA/PCA)

Test Engineering (Plans, Procedures & Strategy)

• Integration and verification strategies
• Test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria
• Automated test solutions and data analysis methods
• Ensure requirements traceability from system requirements to verification methods
• Review and approve test documentation for technical rigor and compliance

Program Execution & Customer Interface

• Support proposals, technical risk assessments, and program planning
• Serve as primary interface for integration and test activities with customers and certification authorities
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), qualification status reviews, and customer audits
• Ensure integration and test execution meets cost, schedule, and performance commitments

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Systems and Design Engineering to ensure verification completeness and safety compliance
• Collaborating with Manufacturing Engineering on DFM/DFT and production test strategies
• Work with Quality, Safety, and Configuration Management to support audits and certifications
• Support transition from development through production and sustainment
• Position entails exposure to typical manufacturing (i.e., Machine Shop, Assembly, Testing, etc.) environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• Continual repetitive use of hands and arms

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.

This position is at our Parsippany, NJ corporate offices location.

Salary Range: $137.000 - $150,000

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.

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 apply!

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans