Come grow with Marotta, named one of New Jersey’s Top Workplaces for the third year running and a Top Workplace USA for 2024. You will have room to grow and be a part of an exciting team, all within a warm and welcoming environment.   With compressed work week and hybrid work schedule options, Marotta values their employees.      We specialize in the design, development, and production of precision control components and systems.  Founded in 1943, Marotta has been at the forefront of Aerospace & Defense milestones for over 80 years from breaking the sound barrier on the Bell X-1 and landing the first man on the moon to playing a critical role on today’s advanced U.S Navy platforms as well as the emerging commercial Space industry.     Our products and expertise range from high performance valves to complete sub-systems that integrate electronic controls, actuators, and power conversion systems. We have received over 200 patents for our technologies and support the most demanding applications found on military aircraft, tactical systems, submarines, surface ships, satellites, and space launch vehicles. Our teams have repeatedly been recognized for outstanding performance by some of the most prestigious organizations in the world including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, NASA & Northrop Grumman.        Senior Staff Engineer, Mechanical   The Staff Engineer is responsible to complete and contribute in the design, development, testing, qualification, and production support of products in a cost effective and timely fashion to meet the customer’s needs and schedules. The engineer shall work within a multi-disciplined organization and enlist the help of other disciplines when necessary, such as other engineers, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality assurance.     Primary Responsibilities: Design Electromechanical Actuators from a blank sheet of paper to meet customer requirements. Design of spur, bevel, worm, and planetary gears Design and analysis of kinematic mechanisms i.e., Slider Crank, Scotch Yoke, 4-Bar Sizing and selection of Ball Screws capable of meeting system performance requirements Sizing and selection of Bearings (Radial, Thrust, Angular contact) to meet loads and life necessary to meet system performance Familiar with Brushless DC motor design Create and modify drawings with appropriate GD&T, documentation of change and efficacy. Verify Bill of Material. Ensure accuracy of drawings. Design cost effective easily manufacturable hardware taking into account: tolerance stack-ups ease of assembly meet customer installation requirements materials of construction methods of manufacture mechanical environment (Thermal and Vibe) and Application Loading preliminary analytical results (Hand calcs and FEA)    mistake proofing Disposition non-conforming hardware and correct production/vendor issues. Perform failure investigations of designs. Create/Review and Approve processes for assembly, test, and related activities to the development and qualification testing of a design. Interface with internal and external customers to determine product changes needed for applications as a representative of the company. Write technical documents for internal and external customers. Participate in design reviews (internal and external) Support new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs. Mentor and Guide Junior team members    Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering 8+ years’ experience and technical knowledge in mechanical engineering design of hardware preferably in aerospace or defense industry. Experience designing and testing designs to Mil-Std-810 Environments or similar (Humidity, Salt Fog, Vibration and Shock etc.) Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience solving technical problems using a methodical scientific approach. Experience in 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies preferably CREO Experience with Electromechanical Actuation Servo Systems Experience with Brushless DC motor design and or operation Experience with Finite Element Analysis for Structural, Thermal and Dynamic Analysis Possess organizational and task management skills to work concurrent issues in parallel. Leadership skills to interface with various other teams and disciplines at the company. Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, casting, milling, turning, grinding, drilling, etc. Must be a US Citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.   Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Position entails exposure to typical manufacturing (i.e. Machine Shop, Assembly, Testing, etc.) environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required). Business office environment requiring use of telephone and personal computer Work under pressure and overtime when required, in order to meet deadlines       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.   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   No agencies, please.