Technical Director, Business Development - (Electronic Systems) - Marotta Controls, Inc.
Parsippany, NJ
About the Job
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.
Technical Director, Business Development - (Electronic Systems)
Position Profile:
The Technical Director role completes and contributes to the growth of the Electronic Systems group through the issuance and support of technical proposals, Marotta capability presentations and technical discussions. The Technical Director has extensive expertise in products and/or technologies in the Electronic Systems segments. and is responsible for technical support of the Business Development team. The role is also responsible for identifying and pursuing new customers and platforms for these products and/or technologies through proposal and presentation support.
This role is responsible for the technical support of the proposal Bid Manager and working with engineering as the voice of the customer during early opportunity development and discussions with the purpose of attaining an RFI and/or RFP.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
+ 5-7 years’ relevant work experience in high performance Electronic Systems in the Aerospace and Military industries and can be considered a subject matter expert in an area related to these products and technologies
+ Familiarity with government contractual procurement procedures, standards, and quality requirements
+ Exemplary 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.
+ The ability to achieve expert knowledge of the Marotta product portfolio and Tactical Systems engineering capabilities.
+ Considerable experience in the best practices in the design, development, fabrication test and transition to production of Electronic Systems.
+ Must be a US Citizen
Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities:
+ Review and assess compliance with the customer’s specifications and sub-level specifications.
+ Coordinate with engineering on system level architecture and technical approach
+ Review the Marotta Product Portfolio for potential of design re-use.
+ Responsible for leading and constructing the technical proposal response consisting of:
+ Review of the supplied customers Bid Instructions, if applicable
+ Issuance of the proposal outline and base proposal than can be leveraged.
+ Assignment of proposal section write up responsibilities and support the technical write up.
+ Completion of the technical response for customer submittal
+ Responsible for initial business development customer discussions and presentation formulation for new opportunities.
+ Update and maintain the Tactical CAS capabilities presentation.
+ Support technical capabilities discussions with the customer.
+ Coordinate the creation of a preliminary bill of material in the business system and verifying its accuracy.
Additional Duties / Responsibilities:
+ Position may entail the roles and responsibilities of a Project Engineer; such roles include initial system sizing, working with design engineering on proposal design, support of small engineering activities and support of the Technical Road Map.
+ Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
+ Promote and foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
+ Lead and actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals
+ Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
+ Keep management informed of area activities and support required, also any significant problems
+ Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
+ Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required
Work Environment:
+ While 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
+ 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 potential up to 25% (National)
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 pound
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 of 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.
Source : Marotta Controls, Inc.
