Technical Project Engineer II

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'' tackle 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

As a Project Engineer II with high‑volume government defense manufacturing experience, you will serve as a crucial technical resource, supporting the planning and tactical execution of engineering content for assigned programs. This role involves direct collaboration with the Program Manager and Engineering Leadership, where you will drive multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and on budget. You will act as the primary technical liaison between engineering management, various technical disciplines, and the customer. Leveraging your background in complex defense manufacturing environments, you will help ensure technical rigor, compliance, and production scalability. This position is essential for managing project scope and execution within a rigorous, deadline-driven environment while ensuring alignment with business goals through effective cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Guide and execute engineering management practices, to include holding requirements technical review boards and systems engineering technical reviews to include understanding and interpreting technical requirements and coordinating requirements across organizations
• Manage technical team ETCs throughout the project lifecycle
• Oversees and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of ongoing engineering projects and understand Earned Value analysis of cost and schedule metrics
• 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

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in Engineering or related field
• 0 to 3 years of project engineering experience
• 3-5+ years of engineering experience
• Earned Value Management (EVM) Control Account Manager (CAM) experience preferred
• Experience working through the System Engineering Technical Review (SETR) process
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Skills and Abilities

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Travel and Physical Requirements

• 10% travel requirement, ability to travel domestically and internationally, when 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 20 lbs.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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

Disclaimer:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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