Entry Level RF Engineer

Crane Company • Chandler, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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). From supplying microwave products for GPS satellites to integrated assemblies for the latest innovative defense platforms, come join an industry-leading aerospace & defense manufacturer based in beautiful, sunny Chandler, Arizona. You’ll join a first-class, dynamic organization steeped in rich culture and an established track record of delivering customers premier, quality products. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with prime OEMs and help us develop state-of-the art solutions – all in a family-first community with top-rated schools and an abundance of recreational activities. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! 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.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of relevant work experience
• Completed courses in Electromagnetics, RF & Microwave circuits, Analog, and Mixed-signal circuit design.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k plan with company match
• eligible after 6 months of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level