System Engineer III

Crane-Co; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Crane Aerospace and Electronics in Burbank, CA is seeking a Systems Engineer III to design, analyze, and develop aerospace products with minimal supervision. You’ll collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and program management to meet cost, schedule, and reliability targets, using MBSE, model-based workflows, and established industry standards.

The role requires a BA/BS in engineering, 5 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with ARP4754, DO-178/DO-254/DO-160, and Simulink.

Qualifications

• BA or BS Degree in an engineering discipline, with Mechanical preferred.
• Experience with system development following ARP4754 and DO-178/DO-254/DO-160.
• Knowledge of requirements management and verification.

Responsibilities

• Work with cross-functional teams to meet product performance and cost targets.
• Create and maintain models; perform what-if analyses and use cases using simulation.
• Prepare technical reports, procedures, and documentation as required.

Skills

MBSE

Modeling

Systems Engineering

Requirements Writing

Verbal & Written English

Problem Solving

Planning & Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

BA/BS in Engineering

Mechanical preferred

Tools

Simulink

DOORS

Job description

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer III at our Burbank, CA 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 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment.Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!Job Summary:The Systems Engineer III works with minimal supervision and uses originality, ingenuity and established procedures to perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing products for use in the Aerospace or Electronics marketplace. The Engineer III works on new product designs, modernization, and upgrades, as well as performs extensive analyses toensure cost, quality, and customer requirements. The Systems Engineer III also uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform daily assignments, applying principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems.Essential Functions:Work effectively with all functional groups to achieve product performance and cost targets. Build quality and manufacturability into the design. Define/understand/comply with company and regulatory guidelines to assure a safe operating environment.Model Based Systems Engineering – create and maintain models and perform what if and use cases utilizing simulation.Demonstrate proficiency with verbal and written English for technical reports, presentations, analyses, or other communications at the appropriate level throughout the organization.Understand, decompose, and define product and process requirements to support product development, sustaining and R&D.Plan, estimate, prioritize, and manage work activities to support meeting project schedules and budgets.Utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Produce thorough and accurate design and development work of suitable complexity that meets all customer specifications and company requirements for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and reliability.Utilize proficient problem solving processes, documentation, tools and analyses to quickly and effectively identify root cause and corrective actions to technical challenges and/or issue in support of product development and product sustaining assignments.Generate and review product development documentation including technical reports, procedures, correspondence, etc. necessary to satisfy customer and program requirements.Self-directed and motivated while working and communicating effectively within a team environment that consists of several engineering, operations, quality, and business disciplines.Provide support of IPT activities in collaboration with other technical, operations, quality, and business disciplines.Contribute to all Systems Engineering aspects (architecture and components) from initial product research, architecture definition, requirements definition, requirements validation, systems verification, management and flow down to functional engineering groups.Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.Minimum Qualifications :Experience : 5 years of relevant work experienceEducation/Certification : BA or BS Degree in an engineering discipline, with Mechanical preferred.Knowledge:Experience of system development following industry recognized processes (e.g. ARP4754)Experience with DO-178, DO-254 and DO-160Understands Systems Engineering principles, including interpreting and writing requirements, system architectures and designsKnowledge of requirements management, validation and verificationExperience with multi physics modeling and simulation (i.e. Simulink)Familiarity with the use of Artificial Intelligence in the engineering domainExperience with Software development lifecycleS kills/AbilitiesWorking knowledge of requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS) highly desirablePreferred Qualifications :Master’s Degree in EngineeringExperience with application of Artificial Intelligence in engineering or aerospace systemsWorking Conditions :Standard office environmentWorking conditions are normal for a manufacturing environmentManufacturing 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 PPEMay be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumesRequires work with small to medium size hand and power toolsOccasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and to attend technical seminarsMay need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskSitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work taskLifting (in pounds): up to 20 poundsPushing (in pounds): up to 20 poundsMental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinetsWorkspace: cubicle/desk/labTop Benefits: As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:o Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month following your start date.o Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane plus 12 paid holidays per year.o 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match.o 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.#LI-MD1 #CAESalary range: $131,000 - $154,000 . 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.