Test Engineer III (Aerospace)

Location: On-site in Lynnwood, Washington, United States. The role may require domestic and international travel of up to 10%. Access to controlled data may require US Person eligibility under ITAR.

Salary: $119,900–$138,300 annual USD

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense applications, including power and fluid solutions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated test equipment for aerospace and electronic products.
• Design test hardware and software, select equipment, and integrate or build medium- to high-complexity automated test systems.
• Develop, code, debug, verify, and document data acquisition and test analysis software using LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar platforms.
• Generate test procedures, calculate equipment specifications and test limits, and validate test setups and results.
• Prepare design packages, schematics, wiring documentation, component lists, configuration records, and archived test data.
• Lead multifunctional test engineering projects and support product development, sustaining engineering, R&D, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant engineering experience and a BA or BS degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with analog and digital circuit design, microprocessor or microcontroller design, and automated test system development.
• Experience developing and verifying software, product and equipment requirements, test procedures, and configuration management in regulated environments.
• Proficiency with LabVIEW, TestStand, or similar system-design platforms, plus SPICE, CAD, schematic design, and PWB layout.
• Experience with troubleshooting, failure analysis, engineering schematics, and communication interfaces such as ARINC429, CAN, RS232, and I2C.
• Verbal and written English proficiency is required; US Person eligibility may be required for controlled-data access under ITAR.

Nice to have

• Experience in regulated or manufacturing environments.
• Master’s degree or PhD.
• National Instruments LabVIEW certification or experience with the ALOHA Application Framework.

Culture & Benefits

• Lean manufacturing environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from the first day of the month.
• 15 paid days off accruing from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement after six months of employment.
• Manufacturing work may require PPE and exposure to noise, cold, confined spaces, dust, or fumes.