Production Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States. Full-time onsite role with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on a 9/80 schedule.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including radar, directed energy, electronic warfare, and other high-power solutions.

What you will do

• Perform calibration, functional, automated, and manual testing of subassemblies and end items.
• Operate test equipment including multimeters, signal generators, power supplies, bridges, oscilloscopes, and specialized test consoles.
• Run vibration, burn-in, thermal-cycle, and other performance tests that simulate in-service conditions.
• Interpret work orders, engineering drawings, test procedures, manuals, failure reports, and production specifications.
• Prepare electrical and physical calculations, adjust equipment, and document test results.
• Create non-conformance reports and support root-cause investigations, 5S, KPIs, standard work, and problem-solving initiatives.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment or equivalent education.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or repair product flow and computer systems.
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn test software and equipment, identify non-conforming conditions, work across multiple software systems, and provide analytical feedback.
• Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required; the role is subject to ITAR and may require a government security investigation and eligibility for classified information access.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, manufacturing costs, and distribution techniques.
• Associate degree in Electronic or Mechanical Technology, or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a regulated manufacturing environment using Lean manufacturing practices.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month.
• 15 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Safety equipment and personal protective equipment are required; occasional customer travel and overtime may be necessary.