Senior Development Engineer

Marotta Controls•Parsippany, NJ

1d•$137,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
High proficiency in MS Office Suite
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
Lead a multi-project lab environment
Review and approve test procedures and reports
Must be able to work occasional overtime/weekends

Nice To Haves

Experience with Aerospace testing standards such as MIL-STD-810 and/or RTCA-DO-160 is highly desirable
Familiar with AS9100 and ISO standards helpful
Experience in military/aerospace a plus

Responsibilities

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
Ensure alignment between design engineering, systems engineering, and development/test organizations
Drive disciplined execution through gated reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FCA/PCA)
Responsible for developing integration and verification strategies
Responsible for developing test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria
Responsible for developing 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
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
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
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
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 req’d), 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