Mechanical Engineering Intern

Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering Intern at our Lynnwood, WA location for the summer of 2026. 

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).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!  

Job Summary:

As an intern at Crane Aerospace & Electronics, you will perform engineering duties in researching, planning, designing, and developing the mechanical aspects of products for use in aerospace or electronics marketplace. Work on new product designs, modernization, and upgrades, as well as perform extensive analyses to ensure cost, quality, and customer requirements. Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform daily assignments. Apply principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems.

Essential Functions:

• Work effectively with other functional groups to achieve product performance
• Generate models and conduct analyses that are in compliance with requirements
• Perform design experiments and evaluate test results to validate analysis
• Build quality and manufacturability into the design
• Generate and review engineering documentation related to product development: technical drawings, procedures, reports, correspondence, etc.
• Design, analyze, and test 3D printed power supply cases using high-performance plastics
• Update structural analysis models using ANSYS to compare mechanical connection types
• Design and test tooling/fixturing for manufacturing proximity sensors & switches

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in engineering
• Must provide GPA, minimum accepted 3.1 on a 4.0 scale
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess effective interpersonal skills in a team environment
• Must be project-oriented and be able to multi-task
• Knowledge/proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to fulfill a one quarter or semester internship commitment, 40 hours per week
• Available to work full-time during summer months

• 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).

Work Hours:

• 40 hour work week.

Top Benefits:

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.

Salary range: $25.00 to 30.00. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications.

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. 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.