Principal Systems Engineer

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 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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