MRO Troubleshooting Engineer – Aerospace | Grand Prairie, TX

Location

Grand Prairie, TX

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 27, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Safran is seeking a proactive, solutions-oriented MRO Troubleshooting Engineer to support the operational excellence of Safran Actuation systems in aerospace maintenance operations. This role involves driving the design and maintenance of critical test benches, jigs, and tools while ensuring high standards in actuator maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for aeronautic repair station operations, collaborating with quality, operations, program management, suppliers, and customers.
  • Prepare, write, and review technical documentation and procedures for product maintenance and testing.
  • Oversee and validate First Article Inspection in partnership with Quality and Shop Managers.
  • Develop and implement new maintenance and test capabilities, ensuring company standards and specifications are met.
  • Design, modify, and upgrade test benches, jigs, and tools to optimize the maintenance of Safran Actuation systems.
  • Perform troubleshooting and lab testing, converting findings into actionable reports.
  • Validate tool and equipment designs against technical requirements.
  • Lead the resolution of engineering-related line stoppages.
  • Plan and track project progress, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Provide training to technicians on maintenance procedures for new products.
  • Ensure strict compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory policies (ITAR, internal guidelines).

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • 2 or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and hands-on experience.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
  • U.S. person status per ITAR regulations (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical or aerospace systems.
  • Ability to design and update test equipment and tools from technical specifications and data.
  • Working knowledge of maintenance processes, technical documentation, and test procedure generation.
  • Experience interpreting and creating engineering drawings and technical instructions.
  • Analytical thinking, root cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and planning.
  • Leadership qualities, adaptability, and a focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborative spirit to work with cross-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of change control management, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Annual bonus opportunities tied to both individual and company performance

Additional Information

  • Time will be divided between an office (quiet environment) and shop/laboratory settings (may require hearing protection).
  • Regular computer and technical equipment use.
  • Ability to remain stationary at times, with occasional movement across workspace and the capability to lift or move up to 10 lbs.
  • Close-range observation and clear communication are essential.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
Annual bonus opportunities tied to both individual and company performance

How this job compares in Grand Prairie, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 433 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Grand Prairie, TX

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Safran currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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