Sr Research Technician - Contract

Sr Research Technician - Contract

Location CA, Burbank

Department Engineering

Employment Type Temporary Part Time - Contractor

Job Brief

Temporary - Part Time - Contractor

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity fora Senior Research Technician at our Burbank, CA location. This is a temporary, part-time contract position for approximately 6 months. (Tuesday - Thursday).

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:

You will be responsible for manufacture and checkout of electronics test equipment including performing electronics assembly to drawings, wiring and soldering to wire lists and schematics, checkout, integration and troubleshooting of custom Acceptance Test Equipment used for Engineering Development and Production product acceptance test. The overall objective is to ensure customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

• Work independently and in a team environment with Test Engineers.

• Contribute to Peer Reviews in checking assembly drawings, fabrication drawings and schematic. Adhere to formal processes and standards.

• Contribute to dry run test procedure related to ATE.

• Fabricate and maintain Cable, Harness, PCB, ATE per drawing or sketch.

• Redline and update drawings with discrepancy found during fabrication.

• Inspect, diagnose, maintain connection of ATEs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:

• Manufacture of Test Systems (electrical and mechanical electronics packaging).

• Experience in electronics assembly, wiring, soldering and electronics test.

• Two-year degree in Electronics or 5 years equivalent experience in Test Electronics assembly, wiring and soldering.

• Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience of best practices for Aerospace Quality Electronics Assembly, Wiring and Soldering.

• Knowledge of basic electronics theory and math.

• Familiarity of equipment utilized in support of testing similar/related Electronic, Aerospace and/or Defense products.

• Skills:

• Ability to assemble electronics equipment to assembly and manufacturing drawings.

• Ability to wire and solder harnesses and cables to drawings, schematics, and wire lists.

• Ability to perform electronics equipment tests per formal procedures.

• Familiarity with general test equipment including multi-meters and oscilloscopes.

• Good technical writing and verbal communication skills with proficient computer skills in common office software programs.

• Demonstration of a very cooperative, helpful attitude. Team members in all areas of the facility will be required to aid in developing a positive relationship between Test Engineering, other Engineering Disciplines and all company support teams.

• Occasional travel to customer and supplier facilities for technical support.

• Eligibility Requirement: 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).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge and experience of best practices for Aerospace Quality Electronics Assembly, Wiring and Soldering.

• Ability to read and work to assembly drawings, schematics, and wire lists.

• Familiarity with Military and Aerospace Standards for assembly, wiring, soldering and workmanship.

• Interest and/or experience in developing Test Systems for electronics product acceptance testing.

• Familiar with industrial standard for cable and harness fabrication. (ex. IPC/WHMA-A-620)

Work Environment:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, heal straps, and shop coats.

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $35.27o $43.97. 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.

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life 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 90 days of employment

You can see a list of our benefits at or visit our website at 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.

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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.