Staff Engineer, Component

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick days

Flexible scheduling options

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace firm in Parsippany, NJ, seeks a Component Engineer to lead the qualification of electronic devices. This role involves collaboration with design teams to ensure compliance with customer requirements and component suitability. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, alongside at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $137,000 to $150,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Component Engineering role.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle considerations and component reliability issues.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for electronics component issues.
• Lead and resolve component-related issues.
• Create, review, and modify drawings and BOMs.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Silicon Expert

IHS

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!

About the Role

We are seeking a Component Engineer to lead the investigation, qualification, and approval of electronic devices for use in demanding environments, including space. This role will partner closely with design teams and customer engineering representatives to ensure part suitability, radiation resistance, lifecycle status, and compliance with customer requirements. The Component Engineer will be the primary technical authority for component-related issues, driving solutions and delivering high-quality documentation to support final part approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for electronics component issues, supporting both internal teams and external customers.
• Lead and resolve component-related issues, including:
  • Alternate part recommendations
  • Part suitability assessments
• Act as the customer/vendor interface for questions related to EEE Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Create, review, and modify drawings and BOMs with full documentation of changes.
• Disposition non-conforming hardware as required.
• Perform and support failure investigations and troubleshooting of electronic components under varied environmental conditions.
• Generate component verification data packages, including analyses and test reports.
• Develop and manage Part Management Compliance Plans (PMCP) to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Conduct component-specific analyses, such as evaluating lead finishes for tin whiskering risks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in a Component Engineering role.
• Detail-oriented, with initiative to drive process improvements.
• Knowledge of part lifecycle management tools (e.g., Silicon Expert, IHS).
• Familiarity with product lifecycle considerations and component reliability issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey technical concepts.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Leadership skills to effectively interface with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Combination of office and manufacturing/machine shop settings.
• Exposure to typical shop conditions including fluids, fumes, moving mechanical parts, noise, and vibration.
• Standard office equipment usage (computers, phones, printers, etc.) and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required in shop environments.
• Temperature may vary depending on external conditions and machining processes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to talk, hear, and see clearly.
• Frequent use of hands/arms for handling, reaching, and operating tools or instruments.
• Regular standing (7–8 hours daily), walking, bending, stooping, crouching, and balancing.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move items up to 50 lbs.
• Skilled use of measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• This position is at our Parsippany, NJ office location.

Pay Range: $137,000 to 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.

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/