Sparton Corp

Sr. Electrical Engineer (III)

Sparton Corp • $90K — $120K *
De Leon Springs, FL 32130In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience in electronic design, simulation, and testing.
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of digital and analog design principles.
  • Familiarity with simulation tools like LTSpice or MATLAB is essential.
  • Experience with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, Ethernet, etc.).
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

  • Design and prototype complex electronic circuits and systems.
  • Conduct simulations and analysis to support electrical designs.
  • Create schematic drawings and oversee PCB layout.
  • Prepare necessary documentation for engineering and manufacturing processes.
  • Mentor junior engineers and conduct in-house tests.
  • Lead or assist in project coordination and technical assignments.
  • Participate in cross-departmental activities to resolve technical issues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible work schedules with options for every other Friday off.
  • 401k plan with competitive company matching.
  • Generous paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
  • Support for family building, including fertility and adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and a robust employee referral program.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Sr. Electrical Engineer (III) has responsibilities that may include research, design, development and test of complex electrical engineering designs and concepts. Work closely with other engineering and other functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of resources.

Responsibilities and Tasks
  • Design, model, simulate, prototype, and test complex electronic circuits, subsystems, systems and power supplies.
  • Assist Engineering with design modification or electronic subsystems and systems for development efforts.
  • Support designs with analysis simulations and calculations including spice and MATLAB.
  • Create schematic drawings and support PCB design, layout and routing of sub-assemblies and systems.
  • Prepare documentation for work as required for engineering and manufacturing of products.
  • Conduct complex in-house tests, direct and guides or mentors other Engineers.
  • Apply Risk, failure analysis and root cause analysis as required within the engineering discipline.
  • Represent engineering in cross-departmental activities such as MRB.
  • Resolve product process and system issues; provide recommendation for enhancements and cost reductions; initiate ECN's; and formulate cost impacts.
  • Keep accurate and complete records of engineering activities.
  • Maintaining Development and Production Bill of Material for Obsolescence
  • May act as project lead including organizing, execution, and coordinating technical assignments.
  • Evaluate materials and systems, identify equipment, or prepare work instructions for manufacturing.
  • Provide training and/or direction to other engineers, technicians or manufacturing operators.
  • Provide input to bid and proposal activities.
  • Provide communications and/or presentations to customers, suppliers or vendors.
  • Travel and participation in product field tests.


Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
  • 4-year degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
  • A minimum of 4 years of experience with hands-on implementation expertise in electronic design, simulation, modeling, analysis and test of electronic assemblies and systems.


Skills and Abilities
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. security clearance
  • Knowledge/skills must include strong education, theoretical background and experience with applied hands-on implementation expertise in electronic design, simulation, modeling, analysis, and test.
  • Hands-on experience with development, building and testing of electronic assemblies and systems.
  • Knowledge of digital and analog design including amplifiers, analog and digital interfacing, time and frequency domain filtering, sampling theorem, aliasing, programmable logic, low power design.
  • Experience with the implementation of peripheral devices.
  • Experience with power supply design
  • Experience with simulation (LTSpice or equivalent) and computational programs (MATLAB preferred)
  • Experience with audio including power linearity and equalization
  • Experience implementing microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs), and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)
  • Experienced implementing communication protocols (I2C, SPI, Ethernet, UART, etc.)
  • Familiarity with Design Validation and Test processes, including board level testing and bring up.
  • Thorough understanding of DFX methodologies, guidelines and rules.
  • Pluses include experience with microcontrollers, low power design, battery operation, and switching regulators, digital signal processing, magnetics and RF design
  • Ability to draw solutions from both formal training and experience and use original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems.
  • Experience in generating Electrical design documentation, and technical reports.
  • Ability to write proposals, cost and schedule estimates (including budgets), and participate in presentations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Teams.
  • Must show high initiative, be self-motivated, and have ability to act independently on technical matters.
  • Must be willing and able to travel and participate in product field tests


Travel and Physical Requirements
  • Minimum 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 20lbs.


Benefits Highlights
Healthcare
  • 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 Benefits
  • 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.

Additional Benefits
  • 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

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.

About Sparton Corp

Sparton Corporation is a provider of design, development, and manufacturing services for complex electromechanical devices, as well as sophisticated engineered products. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. Sparton's products and services are used in a variety of industries, including medical, military, aerospace, and industrial. The company operates through two segments: Manufacturing & Design Services (MDS) and Engineered Components & Products (ECP). Sparton's MDS segment provides design, development, and manufacturing services for electromechanical devices and complex printed circuit board assemblies. The company's ECP segment provides sophisticated engineered products for use in the defense, aerospace, and industrial markets.
Learn more about Sparton Corp
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1916
* Ladders Estimates

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