Summer Electrical Engineering Intern

Summer 2026 Electrical Engineering Intern

** Job details*
* ** 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*
* ** Job details*
* ** Domain*
* Performance and Support

** Job field / Job profile*
* Manufacture assembly and repair - Electrical assembly

** Job title*
* Summer 2026 Electrical Engineering Intern

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* Employment type

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* Internship / Student

** Contract period*
* 3-6 months

** Professional category*
* Student

** Part time / Full time*
* Part-time

** Job description*
* 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.

** But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)*
* Travel Specificity:

On-site position
- Grand Prairie, Texas. No travel required.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move about the office and laboratory. Constantly operates and use a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer and laboratory machinery. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information.

The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds across office for various needs.

Work Environment:

The work environment is split between office & laboratory work, with most work being performed in the office. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the lab can occasionally require hearing protection

** Candidate skills & requirements*
* Essential Job Functions:

- Technical Review of the updated Maintenance Manual and update all the supporting documents

- Assist the Engineer:

o Design of test equipment and tools

o Creating schematic drawings in ORCAD

o Troubleshooting and maintenance of test equipment

o 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, Power Point

- 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

** 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*
* First experience

** Additional Languages preferred*
* English (Fluent)

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