**Crane Aerospace and Electronics** has an exciting opportunity for a **Component Engineer III** at our **Lynnwood, WA** location. **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:** The Electrical Engineering Component Engineer performs routine and varied work relating to the application and management of component parts used in the design and manufacture of electronic and mechanical systems. **Essential Functions:** + Accountable for producing thorough and accurate work of suitable complexity that meets all customer specifications and company requirements for schedule, cost, producibility, quality, and reliability + Provide support for failure analysis of components from various commodites as needed + Develop familiarity with company products and develop/apply component selection, development, qualification and other parts control processes. + Understand performance characteristics and market conditions for components within their commodity of specialization + Create new part numbers within engineering and business system tools and prepare and maintain specifications as required + Liaise with Design Engineering, Quality, Configuration Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and Customer Support functions as required. + Drive Obsolescence/material availability management activities including monitoring, reporting of Obsolescence Risk, responding to End of Life Notifications, developing alternate part solutions, and executing Last Time Buy purchases + Provide and maintain all reports, metrics, data and/or other deliverables as required + Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management **Minimum Qualifications:** + **Experience** : 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Engineer or Component Engineer in an Avionics environment, or equivalent electronics design and/or manufacturing experience + **Education/Certification:** BA or BS degree Electrical Engineering or related field + **Knowledge:** Demonstrated expertise in Electronic Component Management procedures and practices; familiarity with microcircuits and other electronic components; familiarity with military and industry standards for electronic components. Working knowledge of electronics design and part reliability is a plus. + **Skills/Abilities:** Expert Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and/or Product Lifecycle Maintenance (PLM) software expertise; Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite and basic database skills. Ability to lead through influence and persuasion; Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills; Demonstrated multitasking and prioritization skills; Demonstrated ability to follow and improve processes; Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals; Ability to work well within a team environment + **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)._ **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 90 days 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. \#LI-JJ1 #CAE **_Salary range: $109,400.00 to $146,000.00._** 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. _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._ At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us. The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. 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.