Entry Level RF Engineer

About the role

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an RF Engineer I at our Chandler, AZ location.

Essential Functions

• Work under close supervision to gain hands-on experience researching, planning, designing, and developing products for Defense and Space applications.
• Aid in new product designs and modernization of existing designs to meet cost, quality, and customer requirements.
• Support end-to-end systems analysis and contribute to the design of RF and mixed-signal communications hardware.
• Help with system integration and testing activities to verify product performance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet customer, manufacturing, and internal standards.
• Contribute to the development of test procedures and help ensure product designs comply with internal and external requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience
• Completed courses in Electromagnetics, RF & Microwave circuits, Analog, and Mixed-signal circuit design
• Knowledge of Signal processing and Communications is desired but not a requirement
• Knowledge of simulation tools like Microwave office / ADS / HFSS is desired but not a requirement
• Some hands-on experience handling RF equipment in the lab desired
• B.S. / M.S. (Preferable) in Electrical Engineering

Education/Certification

• B.S. / M.S. (Preferable) in Electrical Engineering

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• 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
• Standing: 10%
• Sitting: 90%
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
• Workspace (line, cube, etc): cubicle/desk

Top Benefits

• 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

Company Information

• 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.

Background Check

• 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

• Employees required to participate in a random drug test pool.