Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions Internship - Summer 2025

Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics (formerly Optics 1)

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel.

We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

Safran Defense & Space Inc is seeking a qualified intern to participate in our paid summer internship program within the Enterprise Systems Department. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is a type of software used by organizations to manage and integrate key parts of their business. SAP, a leading ERP software, helps businesses streamline operations, improve efficiency, and make data-driven decisions. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with SAP, one of the most widely used ERP systems in the world. You’ll learn how technology drives business success while contributing to impactful projects that improve efficiency and decision-making.

RESPONCIBILITIES:

• Assist with configuring and maintaining SAP ERP modules to support various business functions such as finance, procurement, and inventory management
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Systems team to identify areas for process improvement and help design innovative solutions
• Work closely with end-users to understand their needs and assist in troubleshooting system issues
• Contribute to data migration, testing, and validation efforts during ERP system updates or implementations
• Support the documentation of workflows, processes, and system configurations to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity
• Gain exposure to project management methodologies and participate in team meetings to understand how ERP systems align with broader business objectives

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Must be actively working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in management information systems (MIS) or computer science GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Excellent communication, writing, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of the team
• Ability to function professionally in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
• Internship programs typically run from mid-May to early August
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on importance
• U.S. Citizenship or Protected Individual status required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).