Senior Staff Systems Engineer, Control Systems

Marotta Controls, Inc.; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 138,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Marotta Controls, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Engineer in Parsippany, NJ to lead systems engineering work products and mentor others. The role focuses on modeling, simulation, SDRLs, and cross‑functional collaboration to comply with budgets and schedules.

The candidate will coordinate with program management, production, and quality teams, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to standards while driving efficiency improvements across the engineering function.

Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering is required.
• 3+ years experience with Matlab Simulink modeling and simulation.
• Actuation and/or flight controls systems modeling & simulation experience.
• 6+ years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, software or applicable systems engineering.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Highly computer literate, with MS Office/PC expertise.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and perform system simulations and modeling in MATLAB.
• Perform and complete SDRLs and other documents regarding System modeling, Plans, and other related systems engineering deliverables.
• Ensure accuracy of engineering SDRLs by review and commenting.
• Communicate technical and schedule problems, in a timely manner, to Engineering Manager / Director, Contracts Administrator, and Program Manager when applicable.
• Manage all duties according to company and industry standards.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink modeling

System modeling & simulation

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S. Engineering

Tools

Simulink

MS Office

Job description

Location: Parsippany, NJ

Job Id:1870-607-26-R

# of Openings:1

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 h ere. Be part of a company where your work supports a mission that makes a difference—

Overview

The Senior Staff Systems Engineer is responsible for systems engineering work products such as systems engineering management plan, requirement management, system analysis and simulation models, and documents. The work products will be produced and maintained in a reasonable time frame in accordance to budgeted hours and schedule. The engineer shall promptly alert management (program manager) in the event the engineer predicts a budget or schedule over-run. Continuous team improvement to increase work efficiency and work product accuracy is required by the engineer including mentoring and training of others. The engineer shall enlist the help of other disciplines and departments when necessary, such as program management, production, supply chain, quality and finance.

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and perform system simulations and modeling in MATLAB.
• Perform and complete SDRLs and other documents regarding System modeling, Plans, and other related systems engineering deliverables.
• Ensure accuracy of engineering SDRLs by review and commenting.
• Communicate technical and schedule problems, in a timely manner, to Engineering Manager / Director, Contracts Administrator, and Program Manager when applicable.
• Manage all duties according to company and industry standards.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B.S. Engineering is required
• 3+ years experience with Matlab Simulink modeling and simulation.
• Actuation and/or flight controls systems modeling & simulation experience

6+ years’ experience in mechanical, electrical, software or applicable systems engineering

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as 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.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Brushless DC motor experience is a plus.
• Knowledge in electromechanical systems design is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
• The Systems Engineer 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 Systems Engineermay 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

Pay Range

$138,000 - $185,000 per year

This position is at our Parsippany, 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.

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.