Culture & Careers

Advancing the state-of-the-art requires a state-of-the-art team

SPARC Culture

Whether it’s a cookout & cornhole for “on Friday’s” or trivia night at Old Bust Head brewery, SPARC is intentional about creating a culture that’s exciting to be a part of. The majority of us have worked for the big companies where the sense of culture, community, and work-life balance gets lost. At SPARC, we believe our creativity and performance are elevated when these values are celebrated. #SPARCLife

SPARC Life
A culture of collaboration.

Our team consists of people who are equipped with years of technical training and application, as well as those who bring fresh and innovative thinking to the table.

People Doing Business with People.
It’s not rocket science.

We take great pride in our team, ranging from our CEO, President and Directors to our growing network of interns and consultants.

Our culture reflects our commitment to providing the highest level of service and excellence to our clients and to our community.

Careers

The SPARC Research family consists of employees, interns and consultants, and is still growing. We are always seeking energetic, innovative people to help us succeed. Come join the team.

Benefits Package

We are in this together, so as the company profits so will you through a profit sharing program.

SPARC Research is proud to offer a benefits package that exceeds industry standards, and a very competitive salary structure. A transparent approach to corporate financial status provides all employees insight into where profits are applied and the company’s future outlook.

Paid Time Off – Time off from the workplace is important to overall employee production and both mental and physical health. Accordingly, SPARC Research has adopted a generous leave policy.
Retirement Plan – SPARC Research provides a 401K and Roth retirement program for eligible full‐time and part‐time employees, including a loan provision. The plan includes matching and profit sharing, and all fund management fees are paid by the company.
Insurance – We currently provide individual health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits for eligible full‐time and part‐time employees, with a substantial percentage of the premiums paid by the company.
Health – SPARC Research offers a health club membership paid by the company.

Health Benefits

Medical (including prescription drugs)
Health Savings Account with $1,500 company contribution
Vision
Dental
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Paid Gym Membership to Old Town Athletic Club or OneLife Fitness or comparable reimbursement of other fitness activities

Financial Benefits

401K and Roth 401K
Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off Benefits

12 Paid Holidays per Year
Generous Leave Policy
Paid Leave – Maternity, Paternity

Internships & Mentoring

SPARC Research welcomes you to further your education and gain hands-on experience.

College Internships – We offer College Internships at all levels to those who are seeking hands-on experience in propulsion, design, and programming.
High School Internships – We also provide paid internship opportunities for high school students, as well as unpaid internships required for school curriculums.
Mentoring – We offer mentoring to students to help them gain experience by individual instruction, and providing hands-on experiences.

Career Opportunities

See our open positions

Propulsion Engineer

The Propulsion Engineer will perform propulsion design engineering assignments that require the application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts to develop components and integrated propulsion systems for missile programs; using 3D CAD tools, design propulsion systems, tooling, and components that will support the creation of detailed drawings used for manufacturing/procurement; work as a member and/or lead of a team with other disciplines to mature designs through component and system analyses and testing and support design reviews; prepare and present their work at internal and external customer reviews; provide support or lead new business activities through preliminary designs, trade studies, and planning as required.

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Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will perform mechanical design engineering assignments that require the application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts to develop components and integrated propulsion systems for missile programs; using 3D CAD tools, design propulsion systems and components that will support the creation of detailed drawings used for manufacturing/procurement; work as a member of a team with other disciplines to mature designs through component and system analyses and testing and support design reviews; prepare and present their work at internal and external customer reviews; provide support to new business activities through preliminary designs, trade studies, and planning as required.

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Senior Structures Engineer

The Senior Structures Engineer will perform and lead structural analysis and design engineering assignments that require the application of engineering principles, theories, and concepts to develop components and integrated propulsion systems for missile programs; using commercial FEA and custom analysis tools, design and analyze propulsion systems, tooling, and components that will support the creation of detailed drawings used for manufacturing and procurement; work as a member of a team with other disciplines to mature designs through component and system analyses, testing, and design reviews; prepare and present analysis documentation at internal and external customer reviews; provide support for new business activities through preliminary designs, trade studies, and planning as required.

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Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will help to develop manufacturing processes for new products and opportunities; define facility and equipment needs; help to establish safety requirements for processes, equipment and facilities; establish procedures required for equipment and processes; train operators and technicians on equipment and manufacturing processes, as needed. Experience with Statistical Process Control, capacity analysis, and PLC programming is desired.

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Program Manager

The Program Manager will manage one or more projects, lead integrated project teams (IPTs), and be responsible for program cost, schedule, technical progress, and reporting to the customer. This position will drive execution, communicate with the management staff, manage subcontractors, and will be the primary point of contact for the customer. Travel up to 20% of the program manager’s time to customer sites, meetings, and trade shows is expected.

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Manufacturing Technician

The Manufacturing Technician will support Engineering with the development of manufacturing processes for new products; define facility and equipment needs; help to establish safety requirements for processes, equipment and facilities. Partner with engineering and operations to help develop procedures required for equipment and processes; train operators and technicians on equipment and manufacturing processes, as needed. Support developing preventative and routine maintenance planning for equipment and facility. Support development and execution of materials receiving, storage, and shipment based on program requirements. Participate in lean manufacturing applications such as 5S, value stream mapping, and standard work development. Support safety checks and maintain PPE requirements in the operations area.

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WHY WARRENTON?

For the Location. For Work/Life Balance. For the People.

We love the small town atmosphere in Warrenton, while also providing a central location to support multiple customers in the Nation’s Capital region and surrounding areas.
Our location also allows us to promote something very important to us – Work/Life Balance.

Avoiding the commute into the city allows us to spend less time in traffic, and more time with our friends and family.

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Fauquier County

SPARC Research is located in Warrenton, VA in the heart of Fauquier County. There is easy access to the Washington DC Metro area, Dulles Airport, and the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park.

Breweries

Fauquier County is truly for Craft Beer Lovers, and everyone from the weekend travelers to the most experienced beer experts from around the world is taking notice. In the last decade, the Fauquier craft beer scene has exploded, with new breweries popping up across the county where visitors can soak in some local flavor.

Shenandoah National Park

At SPARC Research, our team loves to explore the outdoors. Having easy access to disconnect and breathe the fresh air in some of the state’s most scenic national parks is a priority.

Wineries

Fauquier County is home to a diverse collection of wine makers. Less than an hour from Washington, D.C., these northern Virginia wineries offer the perfect escape with historic small towns, rolling hills, horse farms, and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.