Senior Development Engineer

Senior Development EngineerElevate 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!OverviewThe 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 / Experience5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Aerospace preferred)Experience in mechanical and/or electronic laboratory work in a design and development engineering environmentExperience with Aerospace testing standards such as MIL-STD-810 and/or RTCA-DO-160 is highly desirableBachelor'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 consideredThorough understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical principlesAttentive to detail and ability to understand and follow work instructionsGood oral and written English skillsHigh proficiency in MS Office SuiteAble to use and work with schematic diagrams and engineering drawingsPosition requires a detail-oriented individual who must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.Bill of material requisitioningLead lab management and 6S eventsLead a multi-project lab environmentReview and approve test procedures and reportsFamiliar with AS9100 and ISO standards helpfulThis position may require up to 40% travel to local and non-local sitesAdditional Duties / ResponsibilitiesSeek and document Lean ideas to improve efficiency and reduce costsTrack inventory of all tools and equipmentProcure new, rent, or repair instruments and equipment to ensure adequate supply for all development programs and active production programsKeep workstation clean and free of unnecessary debrisCompliance with and enforcement of ESD rules and proceduresWill be required to perform other job duties as requested, directed or assignedExcellent organizational skills with focus on detailComplete assigned jobs with minimal/no supervisionFoster a positive, cooperative and safe work environment through effective communication at all levels of the Marotta organizationActively participates in team meetings, root cause investigations, troubleshooting activities (as req'd), continuous improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals/visionEffectively communicate issues in a timely manner to all affected parties internal to the Marotta OrganizationAbide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance with various regulatory and internal system requirementsMust be able to travel with overnight stays to support off site test activitiesExperience in military/aerospace a plusMust be able to work occasional overtime/weekendsJob SpecificationEssential job functions and responsibilities:Engineering & Technical LeadershipProvide technical leadership for control actuation systems and power systems, ensuring robust, flight-worthy designsAct as technical authority for integration and test strategy, trade studies, and risk mitigationEnsure alignment between design engineering, systems engineering, and development/test organizationsDrive disciplined execution through gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA/PCA)Test Engineering (Plans, Procedures & Strategy)Responsible for developing:Integration and verification strategiesTest plans, procedures, and acceptance criteriaAutomated test solutions and data analysis methodsEnsure requirements traceability from system requirements to verification methodsReview and approve test documentation for technical rigor and complianceProgram Execution & Customer InterfaceSupport proposals, technical risk assessments, and program planningServe as primary interface for integration and test activities with customers and certification authoritiesLead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), qualification status reviews, and customer auditsEnsure integration and test execution meets cost, schedule, and performance commitmentsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Systems and Design Engineering to ensure verification completeness and safety complianceCollaborating with Manufacturing Engineering on DFM/DFT and production test strategiesWork with Quality, Safety, and Configuration Management to support audits and certificationsSupport transition from development through production and sustainmentWork EnvironmentPosition 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.