Fall 2026 Electrical Engineer Intern

Safran S.A.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to join the Engineering Technical Support Team supporting maintenance of Cockpit, Navigation, Computer, and Calculator systems on commercial aircraft. You will assist the Lead Electrical Engineer with schematics, test equipment design, and troubleshooting.

You will read maintenance manuals, create ORCAD schematics, and train technicians in component repair, while providing weekly project updates. ITAR and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Currently majoring in Electrical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• Familiar with ARINC standards; RS232 is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Technical Review of the updated Maintenance Manual and update all the supporting documents.
• Assist the Engineer: Design of test equipment and tools; Creating schematic drawings in ORCAD; Troubleshooting and maintenance of test equipment; Training technician on the repair of Safran units.
• Provide support to technicians such as troubleshooting and technical questions.
• Provide weekly summary report of projects and tasks.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Reading schematics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical or Aerospace Engineering (major)

Related engineering field

Tools

ORCAD Capture

DMM

Function Generator

Oscilloscope

Power Supplies

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer Intern will be a part of the Engineering Technical Support Team which support the operational maintenance of Safran's Cockpit, Navigation, Computer, and Calculator on the commercial aircraft. The Electrical Engineer intern will be working under the supervision of the Lead Electrical Engineer to support the maintenance of these products.

Essential Job Functions

• Technical Review of the updated Maintenance Manual and update all the supporting documents
• Assist the Engineer:
  • Design of test equipment and tools
  • Creating schematic drawings in ORCAD
  • Troubleshooting and maintenance of test equipment
  • Training technician on the repair of Safran units
• Provide support to technicians such as troubleshooting and technical questions
• Provide weekly summary report of projects and tasks
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Education/Experience

• Currently majoring in Electrical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Has basic skills in analytical or scientific method
• Has basic knowledge in engineering concepts
• Able to read and analyze schematics and circuits
• Draw schematics using ORCAD Capture
• Familiar with the operation and use of DMM, Function Generator, Counter, Oscilloscope, AC and DC Power Supplies
• Familiar with LED drive circuitry, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) dimming, and signal conditioning
• Familiar with ARINC standards, and other communication standards like RS232 is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• 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

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills

• Good documentation and communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Dependability
• Judgement and problem solving
• Adaptable and flexible