Electrical Engineer III (Battery)

About the role

Sparton is an innovative defense contractor with a rich history in DeLeon Springs, Florida. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality sonobuoys and advanced electronic systems, contributing to national security.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, simulate, and test complex electronic circuits, subsystems, and systems.
• Support designs with analysis, simulations, and calculations using tools like SPICE and Mathcad.
• Create schematic drawings and support PCB design, layout, and routing of sub-assemblies and systems.
• Design primary and rechargeable battery packs for high-volume military products.
• Develop component, sub-assembly, and system-level analysis to ensure power-management designs meet technical and safety requirements.
• Design power-delivery systems for battery-operated devices, considering performance, safety, and manufacturing considerations.
• Perform component, sub-assembly, and system-level testing for power-delivery system performance.
• Collaborate with vendors to develop battery-pack drawings and assemblies.
• Prepare documentation required for engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Conduct complex in-house tests and provide technical guidance or mentoring as needed.
• Apply risk analysis, failure analysis, and root-cause methods within the electronic-engineering discipline.
• Support product, process, and system issues; recommend enhancements and cost reductions; initiate ECNs; and evaluate cost impacts.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of engineering activities.
• Evaluate materials and systems; identify equipment; or prepare work instructions for manufacturing.
• Provide training or direction to engineers, technicians, or manufacturing operators as needed.
• Provide technical input to bid and proposal activities.
• Communicate technical information to customers, suppliers, or vendors.
• Travel and participate in product field tests.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Hands-on experience in electronic design, simulation, modeling, analysis, and testing.
• Thorough knowledge of UN/DOT 38.3 and NAVSEA S9310-AQ-SAF-010 specifications, including qualifying battery designs against those requirements.
• Experience designing battery-pack safety features such as TCO, PTC, fuses, and high/low-resistance short detection.
• Ability to apply both formal training and practical experience to generate innovative solutions.
• Ability to write proposals, cost estimates, and schedule estimates, and participate in presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently on technical matters.
• Ability to travel and participate in field tests.

Benefits

• Healthcare: Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage; virtual health solutions; company-paid basic life insurance; additional life & AD&D insurances; on-site wellness clinic; paid benefits; competitive compensation; 401(k) program with company match; company-paid time off (vacation and sick); paid parental leave; adoption assistance; fertility and family building assistance.
• Additional Benefits: lifestyle spending account; perks at work; generous employee referral program; tuition reimbursement; voluntary benefits: longer-term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and many more options.