Principal Systems Engineer - Upcoming Role

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 SummaryThe 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 specificationsResponsibilities And TasksLead customer interactions in regard to influencing and understanding Voice of the Customer and product requirementsDefine 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 LeadsFully understands systems engineering processSupport proposal development activities, including proposal text development, cost estimating, and presentation activitiesReview, develop, and document system level requirements, CONOPS, and mission statementsWork with all technical functions to develop and document product architectures that meet technical, cost and schedule goalsPerform requirements management, analysis, and allocations on complex systems designAbility to effectively document and communicate designs, results, reports, and presentationsProduce and/or review technical documents, specifications and standardsResearch, 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 prototypesPlan and support verification and validation activities for complex system designs to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirementsPrepare and/or deliver technical presentations to customers, both internal and externalProvide regular and clear communication to customers and subcontractorsWork independently and with internal/external organizations.Recommend tools to improve systems engineering design processes and proceduresFully understand internal systems engineering proceduresEducation, Experience, Licenses And Certifications4-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 experienceA 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 toolsExperience with requirements derivatives, required.Skills And AbilitiesCapability to adapt to industry wide standard modeling and requirements management toolsCMMI, AS 9100, and ISO 900 process development experienceFamiliar with Jira for issue tracking and supporting Agile development methodologies, collaborating with Agile teams and support of team demonstrationsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and TeamsU.S. citizenship is required.Must be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.Travel And Physical Requirements10% 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 HighlightsHealthcare 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 BenefitsCompetitive 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 BenefitsFlexible work schedules available based on position: 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off 5/8s4/10s 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/DisabledAccessibilitySparton 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.comDisclaimerThis 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.