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.

Job Summary

The RF Engineer I works under immediate supervision and uses established procedures to perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing products for use in the Electronics Space marketplace. The RF Engineer I works on new product designs and existing product designs, modernization, and upgrades, as well as performs extensive analyses to ensure cost, quality, and customer requirements are met. Working within a collaborative Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment the Electrical Engineer I uses analytical thinking and innovation to ensure customer goals are met.

Essential Functions

• Work under close supervision to gain hands-on experience researching, planning, designing, and developing products for Defense and Space applications.
• Assist with 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.
• Education/Certification: B.S. / M.S. (Preferable) in Electrical Engineering
• Eligibility Requirement: This position requires 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).
• Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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% *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 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

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

• 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.

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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.