Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an
Electrical Engineer III at our West Caldwell, NJ location.
About Crane:Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You'll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Every time you use phone navigation, make a bank transaction or have food delivered to your home, Crane Aerospace & Electronics Microwave product is hard at work. Located in the tight-knit, family-first West Caldwell, NJ., community, our West Caldwell facility supplies industry-leading microwave components and systems for use in space, defense and commercial applications, including GPS III satellites. With more than 60 years of expertise, our Microwave group has proven capabilities in major military, communications, electronic warfare, radar and satellite systems. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Essential Functions: - Work effectively across engineering, operations, quality, and business teams to achieve product performance, cost, manufacturability, and regulatory compliance goals.
- Support continuous improvement through Kaizen, 5S, structured problem-solving, and creation of thorough technical reports, analyses, and documentation.
- Define and interpret product and process requirements for development, sustaining, and R&D efforts while planning and managing work to meet schedule and budget targets.
- Produce accurate and complex design and development work that meets customer and company requirements for cost, schedule, quality, reliability, and producibility.
- Use effective problem-solving methods to identify root causes and corrective actions, and support IPT activities through strong communication and team collaboration.
- Analyze design requirements, define design approaches, and support testing activities for new or modified designs as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience
Education/Certification: BA or BS Degree in an engineering discipline. Masters or PhD preferred.
Knowledge:
Analog Circuit Design
Digital Circuit Design
Micro-Electronics Design
High Power Circuit Design
VHDL Design and VHDL Test Bench Design
ASIC Design
Hardware/Software Integration Experience
Magnetics Design
Experience with various switching power supply topologies
Microprocessor Core Design
DO-254 Development Processes
Familiar with DO-160 Requirements
Design for EMC and Lightning
Analysis and Modeling
Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Working Conditions:- Standard office environment
- Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
- Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
- May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
- Requires work with small to medium size hand and power tools
- Occasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminars
- May need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)
Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
Workspace:cubicle/desk/lab
Top Benefits:As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
- Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
- Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
- 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
- Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at for more information on our company and great opportunities.
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.
In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
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Salary range: $126,800 - $148,700 Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
