Computer Engineer

Business Unit and Position Summary

Crane Nuclear is a Business Unit within the Process Flow Technologies of Crane Co, a US multi‑national company which specializes in highly engineered products in niche markets. Crane Nuclear provides valves, valve parts, valve testing products, and valve maintenance/testing services to domestic and international commercial nuclear power customers. It features recognized valve brands and is an industry leader in valve diagnostic technology and valve maintenance/testing scope‑based process‑driven services.

The Computer Engineer will participate in the design, development, and support efforts for a broad range of hardware development, including proposing, estimating, scheduling, designing, prototyping, and testing. This person will serve as a member of project teams in support of company products and services.

• Design, code, and test complex software in an efficient and timely manner utilizing a structured project management methodology, requiring knowledge of multiple disciplines (e.g., software engineering, electrical engineering, engineering principles, science, and mathematics).
• Develop and maintain electrical and software design specifications and other supporting documentation for new and existing products following the approved product development process.
• Design, develop, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials.
• Perform hardware and software integration, and develop validation and verification procedures to support formal product testing and release.
• Administer all electrical design data, ensuring accuracy, configuration control and proper documentation.
• Manage software development tasks and workflows using the Microsoft Azure Dev Ops environment.
• Maintain and enhance existing software to ensure reliability, sustainability, and long‑term maintainability.
• Conduct upfront technical design and provide estimates for new development and changes to existing or new software and hardware products.
• Implement software designs using the appropriate language and frameworks (typically C#, .NET (Core/Framework), python).
• Provide technical expertise and support to internal and external customers for both hardware and software products.
• Maintain detailed project records for all assigned projects.
• Prepare and communicate to management: project status, milestone completion, and forecast project completion in an accurate and concise manner.
• Pursue opportunities to expand experience level and attend training programs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in the design and development of hardware systems.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, and hardware/software integration.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET (Core/Framework), Python.
• Working understanding of networking communication protocols, and operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop algorithms and methods to implement required product features and functionality.
• Ability to design, develop and optimize scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings and specifications to develop and maintain electrical drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting complex technical systems and using structured technical problem solving.
• Proficient with PCB design tools and electrical diagnostics equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non‑technical personnel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to interface with customers; provide technical input; conduct training on products and services; conduct internal meetings associated with product development.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in programming applications using SQL Server as the backend database is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint preferred.

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.

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.