**Crane Aerospace & Electronics** has a unique and exciting career opportunity for a **Test** **Engineering Technician** in **Ft. Walton Beach, FL** . **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 minutes away from picturesque white-sand beaches and emerald green water, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Fort Walton Beach location is home to our Defense Power business - a leading supplier of high-power solutions for aerospace & defense applications. You'll join a trusted, dynamic organization that supplies prime defense manufacturers with custom radar, directed energy and electric warfare solutions for placement on innovative, next-gen military platforms. Join us and our growing business as we supply solutions that enable the latest defense technology! **Job Summary:** You will be responsible to build, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify production electronic components and products, parts, equipment, and systems, such as computer equipment, instrumentation, digital / analog electronic products, electro-mechanical products, test equipment, and applying principles and theories of electronics, electrical circuitry, engineering mathematics, electronic and electrical testing, and physics. **Essential Functions:** **Production & Engineering Test Support** + Fabricate test fixtures, and custom mechanical and electrical test solutions + Install and modify machinery, piping, and power transmission systems + Support equipment upgrades and new system installations + Utilize test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and automated test systems **Maintenance & Repair** + Diagnose equipment failures and process issues using data analysis, schematics, and testing tools + Identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions + Perform advanced mechanical and electrical repairs on test equipment, production test systems and engineering test systems. + Repair and replace components such as motors, pumps, drives, valves, electrical controls, and instrumentation **Preventive & Predictive Maintenance** + Execute and improve preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs + Maintain accurate records using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) + Provide input to enhance equipment reliability and lifecycle performance + Support continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance **Collaboration & Leadership** + Partner with engineering, production, and maintenance teams on projects and troubleshooting + Provide guidance, technical support, and training to other technicians + Assist in project planning, estimating time and materials, and executing assigned work **Safety & Compliance** + Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and applicable electrical safety standards + Ensure proper handling of tools, equipment, and hazardous materials + Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment **Minimum Qualifications** **:** + 4+ years of related experience + Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical systems + Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation + Hands-on experience with troubleshooting, fabrication, and equipment repair + Proficiency with hand, power, and diagnostic tools + Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision + Strong verbal and written communication; Proficiency in reading comprehension (understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents) of the English language; Basic computer skills (understanding of basic software). Basic customer service and organizational skills. + Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Technology, Mechatronics or equivalent experience + **Eligibility Requirement:** This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additionally, as a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants selected could be subject to a Government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information. **Top Benefits:** 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 month + **Time Off:** 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 11 paid holidays per year. + **401k Retir