Sparton is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, with a rich heritage dating back to 1900. Renowned for our exceptional manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in producing high-quality sonobuoys critical to the United States' undersea warfare arsenal, enhancing national security against current and future adversaries. But we are more than manufacturers; we are problem solvers. Our team of dedicated engineers and skilled professionals' tackles some of the most challenging issues in defense technology. Our expertise includes advanced research systems, maritime solutions, sophisticated sensor technologies and payload delivery capabilities.
Job Summary
The Sr. Electrical Engineer (III) has responsibilities that may include research, design, development and test of complex electrical engineering designs and concepts. Work closely with other engineering and other functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of resources.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Design, model, simulate, proto@type, and test complex electronic circuits, subsystems, systems and power supplies.
Assist Engineering with design modification or electronic subsystems and systems for development efforts.
Support designs with analysis simulations and calculations including spice and MATLAB.
Create schematic drawings and support PCB design, layout and routing of sub-assemblies and systems.
Prepare documentation for work as required for engineering and manufacturing of products.
Conduct complex in-house tests, direct and guides or mentors other Engineers.
Apply Risk, failure analysis and root cause analysis as required within the engineering discipline.
Represent engineering in cross-departmental activities such as MRB.
Resolve product process and system issues; provide recommendation for enhancements and cost reductions; initiate ECN's; and formulate cost impacts.
Keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities.
Maintaining Development and Production Bill of Material for Obsolescence
May act as project lead including organizing, execution, and coordinating technical assignments.
Evaluate materials and systems, identify equipment, or prepare work instructions for manufacturing.
Provide training and/or direction to other engineers, technicians or manufacturing operators.
Provide input to bid and proposal activities.
Provide communications and/or presentations to customers, suppliers or vendors.
Travel and participation in product field tests.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
4-year degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
A minimum of 4 years of experience with hands-on implementation expertise in electronic design, simulation, modeling, analysis and test of electronic assemblies and systems.
Skills and Abilities
US Citizenship Required
Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance
Knowledge/skills must include strong education, theoretical background and experience with applied hands-on implementation expertise in electronic design, simulation, modeling, analysis, and test.
Hands-on experience with development, building and testing of electronic assemblies and systems.
Knowledge of digital and analog design including amplifiers, analog and digital interfacing, time and frequency domain filtering, sampling theorem, aliasing, programmable logic, low power design.
Experience with the implementation of peripheral devices.
Experience with power supply design
Experience with simulation (LTSpice or equivalent) and computational programs (MATLAB preferred)
Experience with audio including power linearity and equalization
Experience implementing microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs), and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)
Experienced implementing communication protocols (I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART, etc.)
Familiarity with Design Validation and Test processes, including board level testing and bring up.
Thorough understanding of DFX methodologies, guidelines and rules.
Pluses include experience with microcontrollers, low power design, battery operation, and switching regulators, digital signal processing, magnetics and RF design
Ability to draw solutions from both formal training and experience and use original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems.
Experience in generating Electrical design documentation, and technical reports.
Ability to write proposals, cost and schedule estimates (including budgets), and participate in presentations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Teams.
Must show high initiative, be self-motivated, and have ability to act independently on technical matters.
Must be willing and able to travel and participate in product field tests
Travel and Physical Requirements
Minimum travel required
The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate, use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms. This position requires the ability to lift, bend or stoop as necessary up to 20lbs.
Benefits Highlights
Healthcare
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections.
Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available.
On-site wellness clinic.
Paid Benefits
Competitive compensation.
401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Fertility and family building assistance.
Additional Benefits
Flexible work schedules available based on position:
9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
5/8s
4/10s
3/12s
Lifestyle spending account.
Perks at work.
Generous employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options
These are highlights of Elbit America benefits. If there is a conflict with these highlights, company policy or benefits plan documents shall govern. Benefits are subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com
Disclaimer:
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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