Electrical Engineer III (H/F) (M/F)

  • SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC
  • Grand Prairie, Texas
  • Full Time
Electrical Engineer III (H/F) (M/F) SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC recruits : Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie operant dans les domaines de l'aeronautique (propulsion, equipements et interieurs), de l'espace et de la defense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement a un monde plus sur, ou le transport aerien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implante sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou europeen sur ses marches.

Safran est la 2eme entreprise du secteur aeronautique et defense du classement World's Best Companies 2024 du magazine TIME.

Safran Electronics & Defense propose a ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquee leur permettant d'apprehender l'environnement, de reduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, meme en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La societe met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, decider et guider, pour les marches civils et militaires. Mission description For us, working at Safran is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

1.Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer is a key member of a cross-disciplinary team in supporting the operational maintenance of Safran Cockpit, Navigation, Computer, and Calculator for military and commercial aircraft. The Electrical Engineer will be driving the design of test benches, test boxes and tools necessary for the maintenance of these products. As well as, ensuring the maintenance of the products are up to the Safran standard and specification.

2. Essential Job Functions

-Product design includes Electrical Requirements Capture, Digital Design, High Power Design, Analog Design, Schematic Capture, and PCB layout.

-Perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment or systems.

-Produce engineering estimates for individual tasks up to complete electronic designs.

-Ensure the timely and efficient completion of projects to achieve the company's strategic and financial goals.

-Provide support and relevant documentation to the other engineering teams (such as software, mechanical, and materials) to develop and modify new and existing test equipment.

-Perform product troubleshooting and lab testing.

-Prepare, review, and approve documentation, test procedures, etc. to define and validate test equipment.

-Provide technical support, interact and collaborate with cross-functional teams, operations, quality, program management, suppliers and customers to resolve problems and implement solutions.

-Evaluate test equipment design changes for impact to product design, cost, and schedule.

-Demonstrate an understanding of internal processes and methods and tools.

-Ensures work complies to company policies and processes.

-Other duties may be assigned.

In addition to the above, they will have significant knowledge of projects, systems, and applicable regulatory requirements in Aviation maintenance process. Provide technical supports to operations, customers and other departments. Define and validate the disassembly/assembly process are within the company standard. Estimate, track, manage, and report status relating to technical, cost, schedule, and risk performance for scope of work, which may span across multiple projects. Provide input and guidance to the designs and development of test equipment. Ensuring the maintenance process complied with newly released documentation. Support in the Repair Process Improvement projects. Perform root cause analysis and deep-dive investigation on units with multiple returns; analyzing the test reports and repair data to provide technical conclusion. Define and validate the disassembly/assembly process are within the company standard. Understand all processes interfacing with their organization. SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC is looking for :

Understand all processes interfacing with their organization. Provide guidance and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Manage, mentor and train junior engineers. Responsible for maintaining a functional team of interns.

-T1: Work with minimum supervision. Occasionally serve as the lead engineer on moderate complexity projects. Validate the test equipment are properly maintain yearly. Identify the risks associated with the maintenance procedure and products. Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop test equipment and tools for new Entry-In-Service. Occasionally requires guidance to prioritize projects and tasks.

-T2: Works independently. Often serve as the lead engineer on moderate complexity projects and have accountability for ongoing activities and objectives. Coordinate and facilitate with multi-disciplinary engineering team to ensure the routine maintenance of test equipment. Analyze the failures and risks associated with the maintenance procedure and products; and Propose various solutions and tools for technical and project issues. Pilot the development of new test equipment and tools required for new Entry-In-Service. Often prioritize projects and activities that meet the company deadlines.

Required Competencies:

Education/Experience :

- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited course of study or related field required.

- 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

-With addition to the above experience

-Has in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines

-Ability to analyze incident and propose technical solutions

-Ability to prioritize projects and tasks to ensure a timely and efficient completion

-In-depth knowledge and experience in aerospace or electrical system

-Has an understanding of the company standing, objectives, and goals

-Understand all processes interfacing with their organization

-Knowledge of production and repair process in the aeronautic environment

-Experience in analog circuit design (digital is a plus), which includes DC and AC circuits design, DC - DC converter power supply design, constant current source design, FPGAs

-Knowledge of civil avionics digital interfaces (RS-232, RS-422, A429)

-Working knowledge of computer hardware design and interfacing; microcontrollers; embedded communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, ARINC)

-Knowledge of civil avionics analog interfaces (thermocouple, synchro, shunt, etc) and discrete interfaces.

Other Requirements:

- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Persons as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee. Summary : References : ... Grand Prairie - USA Permanent contract 2025-08-13 More than 10 years
Job ID: 486667819
Originally Posted on: 7/24/2025

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