Sr. RF Engineering Technician (III)

Sparton•De Leon Springs, FL

18d

About The Position

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 Perform various RF technical functions in support of the acoustic engineering department with building/ modifying electrical and mechanical hardware for development efforts. Building ceramic assemblies, wiring diagrams, create mechanical and acoustic test fixtures, test and characterize acoustic designs. Wire/ assemble prototype hardware.

Requirements

Associates degree / Electronics technician diploma, or comparable vocational-technical certificate, military technical training, or combination of education / experience, or minimum 5 years' experience in a related technical discipline.
Experience working with electronic lab equipment including Power Supplies, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Various analyzers, Signal Generators, Impedance Analyzers.
Experience using lab equipment to test and characterize underwater hydrophones and/or active and passive transducers
Ability to read and follow electronic schematics, generate PWB breadboards, make circuit card modifications.
Ability to follow test procedures to run bench level and system level testing
Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite applications.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with creating software to run automated testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

Uses Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments.
Support and assist engineers in the performance of technical assignments, routine engineering tasks, build and test or inspection of prototype systems, assemblies under the guidance of engineers.
Build prototypes or coordinate with manufacturing and engineering personnel to support prototype or production tasks.
Conduct complex in-house and remote engineering tests—acoustic, RF, electrical, and mechanical—under engineer direction.
May travel and participation in product field tests.
May test or inspect electrical, mechanical, acoustic, or RF assemblies and document results.
Participate in product failure analysis activities and/or root cause analysis of defects and/or field returns, corrective and preventive actions, compile failure analysis reports, and other related assignments.
Collect, compile, and report data and information under engineer direction.
May be responsible for purchasing engineering materials and controlling material inventory
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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