Test Engineering Technician

Crane Aerospace & Electronics has a unique and exciting career opportunity for a Test Engineering Technician in Ft. Walton Beach, FL.

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 minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business – a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You’ll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology!     

Job Summary:

You will be responsible to build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production electronic components and products, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, instrumentation, digital / analog electronic products, electro-mechanical products, test equipment, and applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics.

Essential Functions:

Production & Engineering Test Support

• Fabricate test fixtures, and custom mechanical and electrical test solutions
• Install and modify machinery, piping, and power transmission systems
• Support equipment upgrades and new system installations
• Utilize test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and automated test systems

Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose equipment failures and process issues using data analysis, schematics, and testing tools
• Identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions

• Perform advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on test equipment, production test systems and engineering test systems.
• Repair and replace components such as motors, pumps, drives, valves, electrical controls, and instrumentation

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs
• Maintain accurate records using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Provide input to enhance equipment reliability and lifecycle performance
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance

Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on projects and troubleshooting
• Provide guidance, technical support, and training to other technicians
• Assist in project planning, estimating time and materials, and executing assigned work

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and applicable electrical safety standards
• Ensure proper handling of tools, equipment, and hazardous materials
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of related experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, fabrication, and equipment repair
•  Proficiency with hand, power, and diagnostic tools
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication; Proficiency in reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English language; Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software). Basic customer service and organizational skills.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Mechatronics or equivalent experience
• Eligibility Requirement: This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the 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.

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 11 paid holidays per year.

• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match

• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment

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.

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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.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.