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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!\nStaff Mechanical Engineer, Actuation\n\nAbout the Job: Design Mechanical 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. \nEssential job functions and responsibilities\nDesign Electromechanical Actuators from a blank sheet of paper to meet customer requirements. \nDesign of spur, bevel, worm, and planetary gears \nDesign and analysis of kinematic mechanisms i.e., Slider Crank, Scotch Yoke, 4-Bar \nSizing and selection of Ball Screws capable of meeting system performance requirements \nSizing and selection of Bearings (Radial, Thrust, Angular contact) to meet loads and life necessary to meet system performance \nFamiliar with Brushless DC motor design \nCreate and modify drawings with appropriate GD&T, documentation of change and efficacy. Verify Bill of Material. Ensure accuracy of drawings. \nDesign cost effective easily manufacturable hardware taking into account:tolerance stack-ups \nease of assembly \nmeet customer installation requirements \nmaterials of construction \nmethods of manufacture \nmechanical environment (Thermal and Vibe) and Application Loading \npreliminary analytical results (Hand calcs and FEA) \nmistake proofing \n\nDisposition non-conforming hardware and correct production/vendor issues. \nPerform failure investigations of designs. \nCreate/Review and Approve processes for assembly, test, and related activities to the development and qualification testing of a design. \nInterface with internal and external customers to determine product changes needed for applications as a representative of the company. \nWrite technical documents for internal and external customers. \nParticipate in design reviews (internal and external) \nSupport new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs. \nMentor and Guide Junior team members \nQualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required:\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering \nExperience designing and testing designs to Mil-Std-810 Environments or similar (Humidity, Salt Fog, Vibration and Shock etc.) \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills. \nExperience solving technical problems using a methodical scientific approach. \nExperience in 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies preferably CREO \nExperience with Electromechanical Actuation Servo Systems \nExperience with Brushless DC motor design and or operation \nExperience with Finite Element Analysis for Structural, Thermal and Dynamic Analysis \nPossess organizational and task management skills to work concurrent issues in parallel. \nLeadership skills to interface with various other teams and disciplines at the company. \nKnowledge of manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, casting, milling, turning, grinding, drilling, etc. \nMust be a US Citizen, ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. \nWork Environment:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to conditions typical of a manufacturing/machine shop environment, including, but not limited to fluids, fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, noise and vibration\nThis job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners/copier machine, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).\nTemperature of work environment may be affected by outside/external temperatures, machining processes, etc.\nSome travel may be required for this position (15%)\nFull time position\nPhysical Requirements:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.\nThe employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.\nThe employee is regularly required to stand at length (7-8 hours, daily), walk consistently, stoop, bend, turn, balance, and/or crouch, and move about the facility.\nThis position requires the ability to skillfully use measuring instruments, hand, and power tools\nThe employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds\nThis position is at our Parsippany, NJ office location.\nPay Range: $137,000 to 150,000 per year\nMany 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.\nAt 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.\nYour 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nIf 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. 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