NSWC Crane

Jobs, technology support, and a serious commitment to local economic development.

The $2 billion Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division is one of the fastest-growing Federal research and development laboratories in the United States. Considered by many to be on par with the most prestigious private research facilities in the world, it is home to the Department of Defense’s Centers of Excellence for electronics, microcircuits, and power systems.

Orange County as part of a newly formed regional economic development organization, Radius | Indiana, keeps abreast of the large number of significant opportunities that NSWC Crane offers and to help develop and deliver programs that connect Orange County businesses to resources at NSWC Crane.

Employment opportunities and the infusion of intellectual creativity
NSWC Crane employs nearly 3,000 people directly, nearly all of whom are civilians, and employs many thousands more indirectly. The greatest proportion of government employees - nearly 75% - are professional and technical staff, including scientists, researchers, and engineers. And the NSWC Crane workforce is slated for continued aggressive growth.

This workforce brings innovative thinking and scientific problem solving to NSWC Crane, which radiates out to businesses in Orange County and the South Central Indiana Region.

More than $1.2 billion in outside contracts awarded over the last three years
NSWC Crane partners with a wide scope of outside resources and has more than 500 active large contracting agreements with private companies, awarding an average of 125 additional large contracts per year.

Military equipment suppliers
Engineering and technical services
Small/disadvantaged businesses are supported by a program designed to insure they receive a fair proportion of contracts
Radius | Indiana provides Purchasing Technical Assistance Program (PTAC) services to Region businesses to help them access purchasing opportunities at NSWC Crane

FREE world-class technology support resources for local businesses

Expertise in a broad range of areas including failure analysis, engineering (ranging from metallurgy to chemical to mechanical), lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma
Indiana businesses can receive up to 32 hours of free support services from NSWC Crane experts

Technology Transfer Program benefits emerging area entrepreneurs

Patents available for private, commercial development
More than 50 new US patents since 2000 with scores more in process
NSWC Crane resource team will also provide business planning, marketing, and manufacturing support

Cooperative partnership programs also promote innovation and growth

Help to bridge technology from industry and academia to military uses
Includes networking, technology development, and alternative funding options

Educational outreach for lifelong learning

Extensive program includes all educational levels from primary schools through PhD
Work study programs
Mentoring opportunities

Visit NSWC Crane for a comprehensive overview of this valuable resource.