Human Resources Intern - Summer Of 2026

Human Resources Intern

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

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

1. Handle projects or some of the work normally performed by an entry-level, professional employee
2. Provide support for HR department
3. Work with other members of the department to learn how the department functions within the company
4. Work with other employees in different departments to learn how other departments operate within the company
5. Assist with company activities/events
6. Attend seminars and meetings as assigned
7. 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.