Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Systems Engineer at our Burbank, CA 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).

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!

Job Summary:

To support systems engineering activities, through the use of simulation (primarily hardware-in-the-loop simulation). These activities include: Concept, requirements development, design, development, integration test and problem resolution; all within a collaborative Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment using structured processes while responsible for multiple independent tasks.  Work with internal and external customers ensuring their satisfaction. 

Essential Functions:

To develop a thorough understanding of the simulation capabilities of the Crane, Burbank simulation lab. This includes the aircraft hardware, simulation hardware, and the simulation programs, simulation scripts and Excel based parameter questionnaires that comprise the Core Simulation which is the base for all Crane, Burbank brake control simulations.To maintain and constantly improve the capabilities of the simulation lab.Prepare technical documentation necessary to satisfy customer and program requirements.Contribute to all Systems Engineering aspects (architecture and components) from initial product research, architecture definition, requirements definition, systems verification, management and flow down to functional engineering groups.To provide simulation support for: the planning, modeling, simulation, specifications and integration of components that reside in a system comprised of electronic hardware, microcontrollers, embedded software or sensors.Act as a focal for customer and internal questions about the physics of the airplane and brake control and how the simulation captures the physics.To match the simulation to flight test data.Maintain simulation configurations during development, integration, flight test and certification.Collaborate effectively with technical staff and all functional groups to develop or test safety critical embedded software.Help define the system architecture definition for landing systems with focus on brake control and monitoring systems or sensor-based control and indication systems in a structured environment to meet customer needs. May participate in the certification compliance activities of essential and critical level control systems for aircraft applications.Any other task assigned by your supervisor

Non-Essential Functions:

Must demonstrate proficiency with verbal and written English for technical reports, presentations, analyses, or other communications at the appropriate level.Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment displaying teamwork, cooperation, respect and integrity.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 8+ years of relevant work experience required.Knowledge: Thorough understanding of modeling and simulation, particularly hardware-in-the-loop simulation. Understanding of how to develop systems of differential equations to represent a physical system (the airplane) and the ability to translate those equations, with their supporting algebra, into a working simulation.Skills/Abilities: Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook. Proficient with multiple programming and script languages (Python and Excel Visual Basic in particular). Ability to learn new languages and produce useful results quickly.                    Education/Certification: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent), Mathematics, or Physics from a four-year college or university.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).

Preferred Qualifications:

Should be self-directed/motivated, and work and communicate well within a team that consists of several engineering disciplines.Use effective English communication in presentations, analyses, and reports.Should be self-directed/motivated, and work and communicate well within a team that consists of several engineering disciplines.Use effective English communication in presentations, analyses, and reports.Must be able to interface with customers acting as a simulation expert and, after sufficient experience, a brake control expert.Must be able to provide support to customers that demonstrates Crane’s commitment to providing the best brake control system possible for their airplane (or other system).

Working Conditions:

Working in an office environment, mostly sitting at a desk, working on a computer.Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment and may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPEStanding: 10%Sitting: 90%Lifting (in pounds): up to 20 poundsPushing (in pounds): up to 20 poundsMental/Visual: Use of lab equipment and computer.Workspace (line, cube, etc): Cubicle/ Desk

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $152,068.80 to $179,088.00. 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. 

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 monthTime 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 matchEducation Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employmentFlexible work schedule: This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.

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.

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.

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