IT Systems Engineer II or III
Crane Company· Consumer Goods· Sep 10, 2026 · 2mo ago
Lynnwood Washington
In office
Full-time
Mid
$131K–$154K
2+ years exp
Job description
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a IT Systems Engineer II or III (level will depend on experience) at our Lynnwood, WA OR Burbank, CA l ocation. This is an on-site position.
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).
As an IT Systems Engineer (Compute) you will design, develop, support, and maintain our compute infrastructure both on-prem and in the cloud. You will implement and design both hardware and software solutions; make updates to system related installation documentation, and provide escalated support for issues relating to the compute infrastructure.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for the patching and management of data center and cloud technologies including VMware, Nutanix, Azure, and Oracle OCI
Ensure uptime of critical business systems and infrastructure through monitoring and timely remediation of infrastructure issues
Deploy and manage virtual machines both on-prem and in the cloud
Provide troubleshooting and recommendations for improvements on existing and new systems
Preserves data assets and ensures back-up procedures meet or exceed our policies
Help to implement and provide support for disaster recovery of key systems
Assist other teams with IT initiatives
Identifies issues, evaluates trends, and anticipates requirements
Ensures adherence to all regulatory compliance processes and requirements, including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley, DFARS, ITAR and like regulations
Support the monitoring, alerting and automation infrastructure for critical business systems and infrastructure
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies
Provides documentation and training to other team members and IT teams
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Level II: 2-4 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in a medium to high volume environment.
Level III: 4-7 years of experience as a Systems Engineer in a medium to high volume environment.
Experience in managing and maintaining hypervisor technologies including
Nutanix and VMware; Experience in managing and maintaining backup appliances, storage arrays, and server blade systems; Experience deploying and automating virtual machines both on-prem and in cloud infrastructure
Knowledge:
Understanding of current cloud and on-prem compute technologies, hypervisors, networking, storage, and backups
Proficient in supporting and maintaining compute environments to meet best practices
Skills/Abilities:
Strong problem solving; Ability to complete job requirements within time constraints
Ability to train new employees to support systems as required; Ability to work effectively in an individual or team environment with occasional direction
Education/Certification:
BS degree in computer-oriented technical discipline or equivalent experience
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).
Working Conditions:
Standard office environment
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
Requires work with small to medium size hand and power tools
Occasional travel to customer and outside test lab facilities for technical interchange meetings, design reviews, product testing support, and attend technical seminars
May need to travel domestically and internationally (up to 10%)
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 20 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 20 pounds
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 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment
You can see a list of our benefits at craneae.com 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.
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Annual Salary:
Level II: $101,900 - $121,400 USD Annual
Level III: $ 131,000 - $153,700 USD Annual
Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus program.
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.
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