Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Entry Level Electrical Engineer 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!

Job Summary

The Entry Level Electrical Engineer works under immediate supervision and follows established procedures to perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing products for use in the Aerospace or Electronics marketplace.

This role involves working on new product designs, existing product upgrades, modernization efforts, and performing detailed analyses to ensure cost, quality, and customer requirements are met. Operating within a collaborative Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment, the Electrical Engineer I applies analytical thinking and innovation to achieve customer goals and project objectives.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure designs meet product, process, customer, manufacturing, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a safe operating environment.
• Support continuous improvement through Kaizen, 5S, problem‑solving tools, and effective English communication in technical reports, analyses, and presentations.
• Plan and manage engineering work to meet project schedules and budgets, using sound judgment (with mentorship) to deliver accurate, cost‑effective, reliable designs.
• Analyze design requirements, define optimal design approaches, and produce thorough design and development documentation including proposals, test procedures, and technical reports.
• Support product development, sustaining engineering, R&D, and IPT activities by performing root‑cause analysis, driving corrective actions, and initiating functional, acceptance, qualification, or development testing.
• Work independently and within multidisciplinary teams while identifying improvement opportunities and performing additional tasks as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 0-2 years of relevant work experience

Education/Certification: BA or BS Degree in an engineering discipline. Masters or PhD preferred.

Knowledge

• RF Design/Simulation
• RF Tuning
• RF Testing
• Drawing Review
• Analog Circuit Design
• Digital Circuit Design

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 https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com 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.

Salary range

$85,913 - $97,684 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.

Skills

Aerospace and Defense, Analog Circuit Design, Analysis Skills, Applications Security, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Digital Circuit Design, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Electronics, Engineering Management, English Language, GPS Satellites, Hand Tools, Internet/IP Telephony, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Requirements, Mentoring, Microwaves, Military Communications, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Product Design, Product Development, Product Reviews, Product Support, Product Testing, Radio Frequency, Regulatory Requirements, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Root Cause Analysis, Safety Equipment, Safety/Work Safety, Simulation, Team Player, Test Lab, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Time Management, Willing to Travel

About the Company

Crane Co