Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources 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:
The Intern will develop knowledge about the business through exposure to the HR area while focusing on developing the skills necessary for success by assisting employees with day-to-day job assignments. Interns may be assigned to additional training or project work. Crane Aerospace & Electronics' internship program is intended to provide students with the opportunity to practice business skills learned in school while gaining work experience.
Essential Functions:
Handle projects or some of the work normally performed by an entry-level, professional employee
Provide support for HR department
Work with other members of the department to learn how the department functions within the company
Work with other employees in different departments to learn how other departments operate within the company
Assist with company activities/events
Attend seminars and meetings as assigned
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Completed classes in business or HR.
Knowledge: Knowledge/proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Microsoft PowerPoint
Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Effective interpersonal skills in a team environment; Project-oriented and able to multi-task
Education/Certification: Actively pursuing a BA or BS degree from a four-year college or university; Minimum accepted GPA of 3.1 on a 4.0 scale
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:
Analytical/Problem Solving - Ability to utilize analytical skills when obtaining data and searching for patterns, connections and trends
Graduating within one year
Accountability - Accepts responsibility for one's actions, demonstrates ownership for the goals and actions of the team
Interpersonal Ability - Interacts with others in an open, honest and business-like manner; Uses tact and remains objective; Demonstrates sensitivity to the diverse needs of others; Shows respect for and values others' point of view
Planning and organization /communication - Plans work activities to meet objectives; Prioritizes work activities: Maintains work material in an organized, easily retrievable fashion; Manages time effectively
Working Conditions:
Standard office environment
Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing operations 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 PPE
May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
Work requires using a computer for possibly up to 8 hours a day
Ability to fulfill a one quarter or semester internship commitment, 40 hours per week
Available to work full-time during summer months
Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 30 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 30 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
Workspace: cubicle/desk
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. 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.
At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.
The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.
