Sparton · 11 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
De Leon Springs, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expSparton Corporation is an innovative defense contractor headquartered in DeLeon Springs, Florida, specializing in producing high-quality sonobuoys for undersea warfare. The Principal Systems Engineer will lead system and subsystem level design, requirements generation, and act as the primary interface to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Hardware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Company
Sparton
Sparton provides electromechanical devices with capabilities that include concept development, industrial design.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-23Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tracy Howard
President and CEO
Dave Powell
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Engineer
Recent News
2025-08-19
2024-02-28
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