Sparton Corp

Systems Engineer IV - Upcoming

Sparton Corp$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year degree in STEM or similar; Masters' degree preferred
  • 8+ years of Systems Engineering experience
  • 5-10 years of design engineering experience
  • Proficient in modern requirements management tools, including JAMA Connect
  • Experience with requirements derivations required

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer interactions to gather and understand product requirements
  • Define and execute trade studies for design and architecture decisions
  • Plan workforce and allocate resources alongside engineering leadership
  • Understand and apply systems engineering processes effectively
  • Support proposal development with text, cost estimates, and presentations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
  • Access to healthcare concierge services
  • Company paid life and additional life insurance options
  • Competitive 401k matching program
  • Flexible work schedule options including 9/80 and 4/10 arrangements
Full Job Description
This is an anticipated opening, and we proactively seeking candidates for upcoming opportunities in the near term!

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


Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
  • 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.


Skills and Abilities
Capability to adapt to industry wide standard modeling and requirements management tools
  • 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.

Travel and Physical Requirements
  • 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.


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.

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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
Founded
1916

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