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Electrical Engineer III

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General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Reference number

2025-167995

Job details

Domain

Research, design and development

Job field / Job profile

Electrical mechatronics - Electrical architecture

Job title

Electrical Engineer III

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job 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.

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. 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.

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.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Other Requirement:

• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship

• 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. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ''Green Card Holder''), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Travel Specificity:

Potential travel between Grand Prairie, Texas and other locations up to 25%.

Candidate skills & requirements

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:

- 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

- Ability to perform / answer audits

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills:

• Inductive reasoning

• Integrity

• Judgement and problem solving

• Leadership

• Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension.

• Customer oriented

• Adaptable and flexible

• Ability to summarize complex information

• A deep understanding of root cause corrective action

• Knowledge of change control management

• Analytical thinking

• Dependability

• Change agent

• Planning, organization and prioritizing

Annual salary

Based on Market Rate

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes