Test Engineering Intern

Crane Company • Lynnwood, WA

3d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Intern at our Lynnwood, WA location for the summer of 2026. 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). Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics! Job Summary: As an intern at Crane Aerospace & Electronics, you will develop knowledge about the business through exposure to a functional area (such as manufacturing, engineering, and lean principles) while focusing on developing the skills necessary for success by assisting employees with day-to-day job assignments. Interns may be assigned to additional training or project work. Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ internship program is intended to provide students with the opportunity to practice business skills learned in school while gaining work experience.

Requirements

• Completed classes in business, manufacturing, supply chain or engineering
• Knowledge/proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft PowerPoint
• Programming in one of: MATLAB, LabVIEW, SQL, C++, or Python.
• Demonstrated coursework or experience in statistics and higher-level symbolic math.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills in a team environment
• Project-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Self-motivated.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced learning environment.
• Actively pursuing a BA or BS degree from a four-year college or university
• Minimum accepted GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Analytical/Problem Solving - Ability to utilize analytical skills when obtaining data and searching for patterns, connections, and trends
• Graduating within one year
• Accountability - Accepts responsibility for one's actions, demonstrates ownership for the goals and actions of the team
• Interpersonal Ability - Interacts with others in an open, honest and business-like manner; Uses tact and remains objective; Demonstrates sensitivity to the diverse needs of others; Shows respect for and values others’ point of view
• Planning and organization /communication - Plans work activities to meet objectives; Prioritizes work activities: Maintains work material in an organized, easily retrievable fashion; Manages time effectively

Responsibilities

• Handle projects or some of the work normally performed by an entry-level, professional employee
• Provide support for assigned department
• Work with other members of the department to learn how the department functions within the company
• Work with other employees in different departments to learn how other departments operate within the company
• Attend seminars and meetings as assigned
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Benefits

• 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.
• Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Crane prioritizes career development for our associates.
• All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.
• We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern