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Marotta Controls · 14 hours ago

Staff Engineer, Mechanical

Parsippany, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

Marotta Controls is a recognized leader in delivering cutting-edge control systems for the Aerospace & Defense industry. The Staff Engineer, Mechanical will be responsible for the design and development of ruggedized electronics and enclosures, ensuring they meet customer specifications throughout the product life cycle.

AerospaceConsumerConsumer ElectronicsConsumer GoodsElectronicsMarine Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and development of ruggedized electronics and electronics enclosures from a blank sheet of paper to meet customer requirements through all phases of product life cycle

Preliminary CAD design of electronics / electronics enclosures

Interface with electrical engineers to establish sizing of circuit card assemblies and selection of materials

Coordinate the creation of a preliminary bill of material in the business system and verifying its accuracy

Perform, or coordinate and review, preliminary analytical results (Hand calcs and/or FEA)

Communicate technical and schedule problems, in a timely manner, to Engineering Manager / Director, Contracts Administrator, and Program Manager when applicable

Create/Review and Approve processes for assembly, test, and related activities to the development and qualification testing of a design

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

Create and modify drawings with appropriate GD&T, documentation of change and effectivity, verify bill of material Ensure accuracy of drawings

Disposition non-conforming hardware and assist with correcting production/vendor issues

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)

Lead failure investigations of designs as required

Support new business pursuits that address program technical requirements and associated schedule and costs

Mentor and Guide Junior team members

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D CAD solid modelingElectronics packaging designDesign for manufacturabilityFEA analysisHigh voltage designIPCNASA specificationsAnalytical problem solvingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering is required (Advanced technical degree desirable)

8+ years design experience and technical knowledge in mechanical engineering design of electronics packaging preferably in aerospace or defense industry

Ability to solve complex mechanical static & dynamic problems

Works precisely, accurately, and pays close attention to all details

High level of mechanical aptitude and knowledge

Experience in 3D CAD solid modeling and understanding of mechanical design principle (Experience with PTC CREO desirable)

Excellent verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as 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

Design experience with electronic packaging approaches for defense and aerospace applications including: Design for high shock and high vibration environments, Design for challenging thermal conditions, Innovative techniques for cooling electronics in a high-temperature environment (e.g. phase-change approaches)

Knowledge of IPC, WHMA, and NASA specifications for Printed Wiring Boards (PWBs), Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs), wiring harnesses, and soldering

Knowledge of high voltage / altitude design practices at the board and box-level

Experience designing and testing designs to MIL-STD-810 Environments or similar (Humidity, Salt Fog, Vibration and Shock etc.)

Experience with design for manufacturability

Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, casting, milling, turning, grinding, drilling, etc

Knowledge of PWB and CCA fabrication

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

Must be a US Citizen

Experience performing analytical solutions to structural and thermal design problems using closed-form, ANSYS, ABAQUS, and/or CREO Simulate