Software Engineer I

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 Software Engineer I designs and develops software applications. The SEI is capable of working on a project independently and resolving all software problems that come up. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. Work with other engineering and functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of equipment, machinery and resources. May direct work for other software engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Use Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments.
• Develop software modules using the C programming language for real time embedded systems.
• Develop test software modules using C, C++, Python, and/or Labview programming language.
• Develop build automation scripts using Python, Bash, and Windows batch files.
• Prepare and participate in software, electronics and system design reviews.
• Test software using lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes and signal generators. File bug reports for defects noticed during testing.

• Correct software bugs and resolve software bug reports.
• Support other software engineers in the software development process.
• Participate in product software failure analysis activities and compile test and failure analysis reports.
• Generate software design documentation and report data from tests.
• Keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities.
• May provide training and/or direction to technicians.
• May provide input to bid and proposal activities.
• May provide communications and/or presentations to customers, suppliers or vendors
• May require participation in product field tests requiring travel.

• All other duties as assigned.

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 1 years of experience in software development.
• Experience using MATLAB.
• Understanding how to read schematics and electronics designs is a plus.
• Experience in software coding for embedded systems in C or C++.
• Experience with microprocessor components and peripheral interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, DMA, interrupts, clock configuration, etc.). Also known as "Low Level" or "Bare metal".
• Experience with peripherals, such as Audio ADCs, DACs and CODECs.
• Experience with FreeRTOS, Micrium uC-OS products, or equivalent
• (Optional) Electrical/Electronic design experience - schematic capture and board layout.

• Familiarity of software tools (requirements tracking, compilers, assemblers, debuggers, programmers, JTAG, etc.
• Good working knowledge of full software development lifecycle.
• Understand concepts needed to create drivers for hardware interfaces.
• Working knowledge of data acquisition concepts, instrument control, test, measurement and implementation of control interfaces to hardware.
• Knowledge of software systems architecture for embedded real-time systems.
• Knowledge of ARM Cortex M Processor Architecture and Analog Devices Blackfin processors desirable.
• Practical skills for bench-level work, including the ability to configure test equipment to verify design.
• Ability to use original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems.
• Ability to write technical reports and contribute to presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Must show initiative, motivation and have the ability to act independently to resolve technical issues.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance

• 10% Travel Requirement
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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 20 lbs.

• 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