Position Objective
Demonstrates an extensive knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering principles, concepts, engineering designs and concepts. Work closely with other engineering and other functional areas to obtain optimum utilization of resources.

Primary Responsibilities

Design, model, simulate and test complex electronic circuits, subsystems and systems.
Support designs with analysis simulations and calculations including 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 prove power management designs will meet technical and safety requirements
Design power delivery systems for battery operated devices to include performance, safety and manufacturing requirements.
Perform component, sub assembly and system level testing for power delivery system performance.
Collaborate with vendors on creating battery pack drawings and assemblies.
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 and root cause analysis as required within the electronic engineering discipline.
Provide support for 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.
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.
All other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

4-year degree from an accredited university in Electrical Engineering or related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience.
8+ years of Electrical Engineering experience including battery design and development.
Proven experience in generating electrical design documentation, and technical reports

Required Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have applied hands-on implementation expertise in electronic design, simulation, modeling, analysis, and test of electronic assemblies and systems.
Detailed knowledge of UN/DOT 38.3 and NAVSEA S9310-AQ-SAF-010 specifications as well as experience qualifying battery designs against those requirements.
Thorough knowledge of primary and rechargeable battery chemistry and battery pack design.
Experience designing safety features for battery packs to include TCO, PTC, Fuses, active high and low resistance short detection.
Ability to draw solutions from both formal training and experience and use original thinking and ingenuity to solve problems.
Ability to write proposals, cost and schedule estimates (including budgets), and participate in presentations.
Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Must show high initiative, be self-motivated, and have ability to act independently on technical matters.
Ability to travel and participate in field tests.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Travel Requirement
15%

Additional Information
Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
Competitive compensation & 401k matching program of up to 6%, to plan for your future
Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
Flexible Vacation & PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

Safety
Ensure that all assignments are performed in compliance with applicable Federal, State, Provincial and Company safety and health regulations, and where applicable, utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Physical Demands
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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 20 lbs.

EEOC Statement
SPARTON provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Accessibility
Sparton DeLeon Springs, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email us at Accessibility@Sparton.com

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