Acoustic Engineering Tech-SkilllBridge Intern

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 position is only available for SkillBridge qualified candidates.

Job Summary

Perform various technical functions in support of the acoustic engineering department with building/ modifying electrical and mechanical hardware for development efforts. Building ceramic assemblies, wiring diagrams, create mechanical and acoustic test fixtures, test and characterize acoustic designs. Wire/ assemble prototype hardware.

• Uses Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments.
• Support and assist engineers in the performance of technical assignments, routine engineering tasks, build and test or inspection of prototype systems, assemblies under the guidance of engineers.
• Build prototypes or coordinate with manufacturing and engineering personnel to support prototype or production tasks.
• Conduct complex in-house and remote engineering tests under the direction and guidance of an Engineer.
• May travel and participation in product field tests.
• May test or inspect electrical, mechanical or acoustic assemblies and document results.
• Participate in product failure analysis activities and/or root cause analysis of defects and/or field returns, corrective and preventive actions, compile failure analysis reports, and other related assignments.
• Collect, compile, and report data and information under engineer direction.
• May be responsible for purchasing engineering materials and controlling material inventory
• All other duties as assigned.

• Associates degree / Electronics technician diploma, or comparable vocational-technical certificate, military technical training, or combination of education / experience.
• Ability to read and follow electronic schematics, generate PWB breadboards, make circuit card modifications.
• Experience working with electronic lab equipment including Power Supplies, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Various analyzers, Signal Generators, Impedance Analyzers.
• Experience using lab equipment to test and characterize underwater hydrophones and/or active and passive transducers
• Ability to follow test procedures to run bench level and system level testing
• Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Experience with creating software to run automated testing is a plus.

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• None

• No 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 50 lbs.