Principal Systems Engineer - Upcoming Role at Sparton

De Leon Springs, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems engineering, Requirements management, System design, Functional analysis, Trade studies, Architecture development, Proposal development, Cost estimating, System integration, Verification and validation, Technical documentation, Agile methodologies, Jira, JAMA Connect, CMMI, AS 9100

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Join Our Talent Community For Future Openings! 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. This is an anticipated opening, and we proactively seeking candidates for upcoming opportunities in the near term! Job Summary The systems engineer will lead system and subsystem level design/requirements generation, development, decomposition, design analyses, operational concept definition, and traceability for the total system design. This individual must possess significant experience working in a defense manufacturing environment and will be an expert in understanding the system development lifecycle, performing functional analysis, allocating requirements, and acting as the primary interface to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications Responsibilities and Tasks * Lead customer interactions in regard to influencing and understanding Voice of the Customer and product requirements * Define and execute trade studies that result in selection of the most optimal approach to complex design and architecture issues. Engage with suppliers to evaluate candidate solutions. * Performs workforce planning and resource allocation in coordination with Engineering Functional Leadership and Engineering Business Unit Leads * Fully understands systems engineering process * Support proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost estimating, and presentation activities * Review, develop, and document system level requirements, CONOPS, and mission statements * Work with all technical functions to develop and document product architectures that meet technical, cost and schedule goals * Perform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems design * Ability to effectively document and communicate designs, results, reports, and presentations * Produce and/or review technical documents, specifications and standards * Research, conceptualize, and evaluate complex system architectures and product designs, recommend design modifications to improve product performance, cost, reliability, and development schedule (can be activity lead or in supporting role) * Lead system integration efforts including hands-on evaluation of prototypes * Plan and support verification and validation activities for complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements * Prepare and/or deliver technical presentations to customers, both internal and external * Provide regular and clear communication to customers and subcontractors * Work independently and with internal/external organizations. * Recommend tools to improve systems engineering design processes and procedures * Fully understand internal systems engineering procedures Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications * 4-year degree from an accredited university STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Preferably Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science or System Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience; or Masters’ degree and 5+ years of related experience * A minimum of 8 years of experience in Systems Engineering. * A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant field experience with design engineering. * Experience with the JAMA Connect or other modern requirements management tools * Experience with requirements derivatives, required. Skills and Abilities Capability to adapt to industry wide standard modeling and requirements management tools * CMMI, AS 9100, and ISO 900 process development experience * Familiar with Jira for issue tracking and supporting Agile development methodologies, collaborating with Agile teams and support of team demonstrations * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Teams * U.S. citizenship is required. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. Travel and Physical Requirements * 10% 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 50lbs. 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. #LI-PC1 #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The systems engineer will lead system and subsystem level design, requirements generation, and functional analysis to translate customer needs into hardware and software specifications. They will also manage workforce planning, support proposal development, and oversee system integration and validation activities.