Electrical Engineer III

Crane Company; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 127,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental/vision/Life insurance

Paid time off + holidays

401k with company match

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace & Electronics in West Caldwell, NJ is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to lead design and development of power and control solutions for aerospace applications. This role collaborates across engineering, operations, and quality to meet stringent performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.

The candidate will draft and analyze designs, support testing, and ensure compliance with DO-254 and related standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.
• BA or BS in engineering required; master's/PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analog Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

Micro-Electronics Design

High Power Circuit Design

VHDL Design

ASIC Design

Hardware/Software Integration

Magnetics Design

Switching Power Supply Topologies

Microprocessor Core Design

DO-254 Development Processes

EMC & Lightning Design

Analysis & Modeling

Education

BA or BS Degree in Engineering

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

VHDL Tools

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer III at ourWest Caldwell, NJ location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronicssupplies 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 https://www.craneae.com/company/careersor visit our website atwww.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniquesto 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.