Staff Project Engineer

Sparton•De Leon Springs, FL

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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 The Project Engineer V (Staff) is responsible for the planning and tactical execution of the engineering content of an assigned project. This includes successfully leading an assigned multidisciplinary engineering team through project planning and execution of program on time and on budget. The projects can be a mix of customer and internally funded. The role requires extensive experience working within a defense manufacturing environment. This position requires a broad technical knowledge needed to assess scope of a project for planning purposes, identify technical challenges at an early stage and navigate the project down a successful path from conceptual design to production. The candidate should attain an in-depth understanding of Sparton business goals and provide the engineering leadership required to support goal attainment.

Requirements

BS Engineering MS preferred.
15+ years experience.
Must possess or be able to acquire a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Demonstrated analytical problem solving.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Thorough understanding of the Defense acquisition and budget process.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, when required.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Earned Value Management (EVM) Control Account Manager (CAM) experience preferred.
Experience working through the System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process.

Responsibilities

Decompose project requirements to ensure that all project work is estimated and scheduled. Develop and maintains project plans on assigned Engineering level projects in new product development or sustaining of existing projects
Manage engineering execution of assigned Projects.
Provide direction and leadership and/or mentoring to assigned engineering team members
Lead teams and facilitate the communication and interaction amongst the functional representatives; develop cross functional teams to assure proper engineering discipline representation on a task
Serve as Risk and Opportunity Officer on assigned projects. Identify roadblocks and bottlenecks to project execution and determine a course of action to eliminate or avoid them; develop and implement recovery plans for off schedule and unanticipated events
Manage technical team ETCs throughout the project lifecycle
Provides input to engineering team member performance appraisals and performance improvement plans as required.
Assigns specific job tasks to engineers and teams for completion as well as monitor progress
Provides key technical insight to Vice President of Development Programs, Vice President of Engineering and Senior Leadership Team in internal and external program reviews and reports.
Interface directly with customers through presentations, meetings, or other communication
Serve as member of the Engineering Leadership Team (ELT)
Support Bid and proposals efforts including system architectural design, BOE creation and technical writing.
Uses Sparton policies and procedures to complete work assignments and assures group employees adhere to the Sparton policies and procedures.
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