Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician Level 2

Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician Level 2

Published 05.06.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA Job field : Manufacture / assembly and repair Location : Grand Prairie , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Technician Spoken language(s) : English Beginner Salary range : AZT921 ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 05.06.2026

Job Description

Job Summary

The Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician is responsible for carrying out production or maintenance tasks on a range of equipment, ensuring all work complies with approved technical data and quality manual standards.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct standard testing procedures on various equipment and validate the results.
• Perform repairs on aviation units in compliance with FAA regulations and in accordance with the Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) requirements.
• Disassemble, clean, and visually inspect parts to identify issues or wear.
• Reassemble parts, ensuring all measurements meet specified tolerances and requirements.
• Accurately track and document all activities, maintaining proper control of parts.
• Help maintain shop compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Contribute to process improvements aimed at reducing cycle time.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction.
• Apply maintenance manuals to evaluate and determine the acceptability of components.
• Regularly update work order information in the ERP system.
• Follow established procedures, making adjustments as necessary and promptly notifying supervisors; recommend expenditures as needed.
• Safeguard confidential and sensitive information to protect SEDAs reputation and competitive position.
• Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations, actively supporting Safran HSE policies and remaining vigilant for potential hazards when adopting new skills or equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

In addition to the above, is also responsible for the following:

• Understand and convert torque values between Metric and ASME standards.
• Adjust, calibrate, and accurately read all types of torque wrenches.
• Use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges-both analog and digital.
• Perform precise measurements using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) to adjust shims and ensure mechanical accuracy.
• Conduct soldering on electronic components with proficiency.
• Demonstrate a full understanding of TSN (Time Since New) and CSN (Cycles Since New) for maintenance scheduling and part replacement.
• Test electronic components such as diodes, capacitors, and relays; interpret unit schematics.
• Tighten or loosen bolts/nuts following correct torque specifications and directions
• Inspect and rotate gears within gear trains to verify proper operation.
• Identify bolt and nut sizes and install safety-wire where applicable.
• Detect corrosion on mechanical parts and determine necessity for replacement.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and specifications accurately.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain attention to detail while working efficiently under supervision.

Complementary Description

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.

Job Requirements

Required Competencies

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Typical experience:

2 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic level of Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean and Kaizen methods is a plus
• Knowledge of production and repair tools and benches, instrumentation and measuring skills
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and understanding of quality requirements
• Compliance with safety rules (PPE - Personal Prevention Equipment)
• Compliance with procedures and standards - knowledge of CMM requirements

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills

• Autonomy
• Accuracy and rigor, detail-oriented
• Ability to analyze, to synthesize (Ability to report effectively)
• Ability to train others
• Time management - Responsiveness
• Team work - Positive behavior

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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 shop floor. 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 50 pounds across office for various needs.

Work Environment

The work environment is an office and on the shop floor. Noise level in the office is quiet and on the shop floor can occasionally require hearing protection.

Company Information

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 magazines "Worlds 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.

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Grand Prairie

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05.06.2026 Manufacture - assembly and repair

Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician Level 2

Permanent

Grand Prairie, Texas

05.06.2026 Manufacture - assembly and repair

Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician Level 2

Permanent

Grand Prairie, Texas

05.06.2026 Manufacture - assembly and repair

Electro-Mechanical Avionics Technician Level 2

Permanent

Grand Prairie, Texas

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100,000

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27

Number of countries where Safran is located

35

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