Technician - Test Cell

Safran Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Technician - Test Cell to evaluate the performance of new, repaired, and overhauled aircraft engines and line replacement units, and to interpret test data to ensure compliance with specifications.

The role requires wiring and operating test equipment, recording measurements, and delivering accurate results while upholding safety and cleanliness standards across the test area.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school or two to five years related experience and/or training.
• Mechanical/technical/interpersonal – Advanced – Skills must be adapted to the unique requirements of the organization.
• Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint proficiency.
• Powerplant License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Connect oil and fuel lines, instruments, controls, and engine accessories using hand tools.
• Connect testing instruments to engine and run engine for specified time at various speeds.
• Read and record test data such as speed, temperature and oil pressure.
• Calculate engine performance from test data using standard formulas or computer tools.
• Sign off tested engines as ready for service or indicate reasons for rejection.

Skills

Mechanical/technical/interpersonal

Microsoft Office

Powerplant License

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school

Job description

Technician - Test Cell

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.

Reference number

2026-172478

Job details

Domain

Production

Job field / Job profile

Manufacture assembly and repair - Assembly

Job title

Technician - Test Cell

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

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 Helicopter Engines is the world's leading manufacturer of helicopter engines, with more than 75,000 produced since being founded. It offers the widest range of helicopter turboshafts

in the world and has more than 2,500 customers in 155 countries.

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

The ideal candidate will test performance of new, repaired and overhauled aircraft engines and line replacement units, as well as interpret test data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Connect oil and fuel lines, instruments, controls, and engine accessories, such as generators, magnetos, and fuel injectors, using hand tools.
• Connect testing instruments, such as dynamometers and manometers, to engine.
• Start and operate engine for specified time at various speeds.
• Read and record test data, such as speed, temperature, oil pressure, fuel consumption, and exhaust pressure.
• Calculate performance of engine at various speeds, using test data, standard formulas, computer or calculator.
• Sign off tested engines as ready for service or indicates reasons for rejection based on analysis of test data.
• May operate computerized test equipment to enter, retrieve, and compute test data and be designated test cell technician.
• May be assigned responsibility for training of co-workers, and ensures that they are properly trained for each task they are performing.

SCOPE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• May be assigned delegate authority by quality department.
• Define and implement changes as necessary to improve process.
• Ensure that safety is a priority.
• Ensure cleanliness of work area.
• May be assigned responsibility for maintenance performed during his/her shift.
• Supports Safran Helicopter Engines and management policies

Candidate skills & requirements

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES – Education / Knowledge / Skills and Abilities

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Mechanical/technical/interpersonal – Advanced – Skills must be adapted to the unique requirements of the organization.
• Intermediate – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Powerplant License preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and talk or hear.

• The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

This position requires access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The selected candidate must be a U.S. person or must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and hardware.

Annual salary

TBD

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Grand Prairie

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Minimum experience level required

More than 3 years

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

Yes