Development Engineer

Engineer, Development (Space Systems)

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• B.S. Engineering is required
• 1 (min.) - 5 years’ experience in product testing and development
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and knowledge
• Knowledgeable and experience in the areas of high-pressure fluids and gasses.
• Knowledgeable and experience in the areas of electronic test equipment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all 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., including Pro-E
• Must be a US Citizen

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities:

• Run multiple projects at the same time and on schedule
• Develop realistic/achievable action plans to support testing strategies
• Escalate any potential issues early to mitigate program schedule slips
• Address potential issues proactively and applies real-time problem solving skills to achieve prompt resolution
• Operate electronic data capture equipment and compile all contained data
• Build and test new and existing product designs
• Support all testing both in house and at outside test facilities
• Design fixtures and test setups that will make testing more complete and efficient
• Troubleshoot nonfunctioning designs to support engineering
• Support the develop assembly procedures and document the development build process
• Work with team to develop action plans and strategies to support and accommodate testing and development of new products
• Create testing procedures, plans, and reports
• Support the full implementation of planning and production techniques for both one off and repetitive product manufacturing
• Ensure that all activities related to product development are executed and documented in a manner which is compliant to corporate and regulatory requirements
• Effectively communicate exceptions to established/agreed upon schedules to all affected parties internal/external to the Marotta Organization

Additional Duties / Responsibilities:

• Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
• Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. and support actions to drive company initiatives/goals
• Assist in the training of personnel to perform required technical tasks (as directed)
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

Work Environment:

• 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).
• Travel is required (20% - 40%)

Physical Requirements:

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

This position is at our Montville, 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.

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.

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 our openings at https://marotta.com/job-openings/

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

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY