Sr Research Technician - Fabrication & Test; Temp

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!

The Sr. Research Technician (Temp/Contract) 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. Minimum 6 months assignment with the potential of converting to full-time direct hire.

• 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 Automated Test Equipment (ATEs).
• Fabricate and maintain Cable, Harness, PCB, ATE per drawing or sketch.
• Redline and update drawings with discrepancy found during fabrication.
• Build, Inspect, diagnose, maintain connection of ATEs.
• Fabrication 70% and Testing 30% of Automated Test Equipment, supporting landing systems and cabin

• 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 knowledge preferred)

• Experience in the 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 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.
• 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…