Software Engineer I

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:

The Software Engineer I will develop cutting-edge software for U.S. Government programs, including optical, thermal, and digital targeting systems. You'll contribute to system integration, requirement analysis, testing, and calibration while coding in C, C++, C#, and Python. This role involves cross-discipline collaboration, production support, and adherence to engineering standards. Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in cross-discipline trades & system-level impacts
• Participate in own discipline requirements derivation from system-level specifications / requirements
• Participate in product specification conformance and validation testing, data collection, system integration, and debugging
• Implement parts of the design assigned
• Design, code and debug applications in various software languages to include C, C++, C#, and Python
• Participate in calibration methodology definition and calibration activities
• Participate in Engineering and Configuration Control processes specific to software development, software release revision control, and pre-planned product improvement initiatives
• Support efforts for programmatic commitments
• Provide production support
• Effectively partner with other disciplines and departments
• Participate in own discipline external/internal customer presentations
• Participate in creation of vendor, manufacturability, & quality requirements
• Other tasks as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• 0 to 2 years of software development experience in an avionics/aerospace, defense or medical product environment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or relevant discipline in Engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of programs, including MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel required
• Proficiency in C, C++,C#, Python, LabVIEW or LabWindows
• Proficiency in Version Control Software such as SVN, GIT, etc
• Participate in analysis (static code analysis, cyber security analysis, software review, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis, math models etc.)
• Learn Safran DSI Optronics tools & procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Developing leadership skills and becoming a good team player
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• Familiarity with working in an ITAR environment

TRAVEL: Travel outside the local area and overnight may be 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).