RF Design Engineer Intern/Co-Op

Location AZ, Chandler

Department Engineering

Employment Type Temporary Full Time - Employee

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a RF Design Engineer Intern/Co-Op at our Chandler, AZ 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).

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!

Job Summary:

The RF Design Engineer Intern/Co-op will work underclose supervision, gaining hands-on experience in researching, planning, designing, and developing productsfor the Defense and Space markets.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with new product designs, modernizing existing designs, and conducting basic analyses to meet cost, quality, and customer requirements.

• Support end-to-end systems analysis, help design RF and Mixed-signal communications hardware.

• Assist with system integration and testing.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure designs meet both customer and manufacturing standards.

• Contribute to the development of test procedures and help ensure product designs meet internal and external requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• College student working towards completion of a Bachelor or Masters (preferrable) in Electrical Engineering.

• Completed courses in Electromagnetics, RF & Microwave circuits, Analog, and Mixed-signal circuit design.

• Knowledge of Signal processing and Communications is desired but not a requirement.

• 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:

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.