Cortex Engineer

Location: 

Parker, CO, US, 80134

Safran DSI Business Unit: Space Solutions


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. 

 

Safran DSI Space Solutions specializes in comprehensive satellite ground stations and modems, on-board radio communications for small satellite platforms, space optics, space propulsion systems, as well as solutions for space domain awareness (SDA) and surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking (SRT).

 

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 DSI is seeking a motivated engineer to establish U.S.-based build and repair capabilities for its CORTEX family of modems, currently produced in France. This role involves travel to France for training on CORTEX modem fundamentals, configurations, and repair processes, followed by leading product engineering efforts in the U.S. to support DoD/IC requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, including C++ coding, agile development experience, and the ability to quickly learn new technologies. Success in this role requires collaboration within a multinational environment and the ability to deliver technical solutions based on customer needs.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • US product owner for the CORTEX product line, acts as a solutions architect to solve complex customer challenges
  • Spearhead the technical approach and implementation of configuration solutions for CORTEX products to meet customer specifications
  • Develop and lead technical requirements based on customer feedback
  • Act as the customer interface for product repair
  • Meet customer satisfaction expectations for product delivery
  • Take lead in next generation CORTEX product development specifications
  • Work with sales teams to design to evolving market need
  • Meet KPIs and delivery/quality metrics
  • Develop a deep product understanding and positive relationship with French engineering counterparts
  • Work with an international team (ex: US, France, Germany and India)

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or related STEM discipline (i.e. Aerospace Engineering). Or Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of coding experience is also acceptable
  • Academic/professional background in Telecommunication, Digital Signal Processing, Cybersecurity, Computer Systems and Software
  • Software development (C++, C#, web, TCP/IP stack…)
  • Operating systems (Windows, Linux), IT security
  • Telecommunication, signal processing, modulation & coding techniques
  • Strong communication / writing skills are a MUST
  • Position requires liaison with factory engineers, leadership, as well as customer engineers and business development teams
  • Deep intellectual curiosity for learning new technology and mastering tasks in a short period of time
  • Ability to articulate solvable problems to design teams in advance of customer needs
  • A passion for aerospace technology
  • Must be a U.S Citizen

 

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

  • Experience with cloud and new-space industry specific to Low-Earth Orbit operations and modems
  • Experience with Safran or Zodiac products
  • Demonstrated experience in satellite operations environments, agile development and system architecture
  • Fluency in French language

 

TRAVEL: This role includes initial travel to France for training on CORTEX modem fundamentals, hardware and software configurations, and repair processes to support customer requirements. Upon training completion, travel is expected to have occasional overnight travel outside the local area.

 

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).


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