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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 Testing & Telemetry offers state-of-the-art data acquisition systems, recorders, download stations, RF receivers and transmitters, and telemetry tracking antennas, ensuring reliable mission data management. Additionally, our airborne mission data management systems provide comprehensive solutions for collecting and analyzing mission-critical information.

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 We are looking for a software engineer 1 to help develop and test software applications that serve the flight test community. An ideal candidate can work in a small dynamic team-based environment capable of handling multiple simultaneous tasks, comfortable with changing requirements and is willing to learn and contribute to the engineering process. The candidate must be able to wear manage multiple responsibilities and be willing to engage in tasks beyond software development such as documentation, system management, support, training, etc

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support software applications
• Develop backend, front-end, and microservice applications
• Write Documentation
• Work with senior engineers to contribute to architecture and design
• Take part in code and design reviews
• Take an active part in the Scrum Agile process, including planning, standup and retrospectives
• Actively participate in group discussions, brainstorming sessions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders

What You’ll Need To Be Successful

• At least 2 years’ software engineering experience
• Experience developing distributed microservice applications
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• BS in computer science or equivalent
• Requires U.S. Citizenship

WORKPLACE QUALITIES

• A willingness to embrace new perspectives to improve processes and outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Open-minded, with a willingness to explore innovative ideas and solutions.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong capacity for delivering impactful messages effectively.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• C++ experience
• Knowledge of Flight Test and IRIG standards
• Experience working in an ITAR environment

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).