Safran DSI Business Unit: Testing & Telemetry
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 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:Safran Defense & Space, Inc. Testing & Telemetry is seeking a motivated high school intern to support engineering, operations, and process improvement activities at the Norcross site. This internship is intended for a high-performing student interested in industrial engineering, supply chain, aerospace operations, process optimization, and technical problem solving.
The Engineering Intern will gain exposure to a high-quality aerospace and defense environment while supporting practical improvement initiatives, documentation efforts, data organization, and cross-functional engineering support activities. This role is well suited for a student who is organized, technically capable, eager to learn, and comfortable working with engineering, operations, and program teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Assist with process improvement initiatives related to engineering, operations, support projects, or supply chain workflows.
- Help organize, format, and maintain project tracking tools, schedules, action item lists, and status summaries.
- Support data collection and analysis for engineering or operational metrics.
- Assist with documentation cleanup, standard work instructions, templates, training material, or process guides.
- Help develop simple Excel-based trackers, dashboards, or lightweight tools to improve visibility of work.
- Support demand planning, resource planning, or inventory-related improvement activities where appropriate.
- Participate in team meetings and capture notes, action items, risks, and follow-ups.
- Assist with technical or administrative tasks related to lab, calibration, validation, or engineering support activities.
- Apply basic programming or automation skills, where appropriate, to improve repetitive workflows.
- Learn how engineering and operations teams function in an aerospace business.
- Learn how process improvement supports quality, schedule, and customer commitments.
- Learn how technical data, schedules, and project information are organized and communicated.
- Learn how supply chain, engineering, and program execution connect in a real business environment.
- Learn how to convert academic STEM skills into practical workplace deliverables.
- Present a short summary of internship accomplishments and lessons learned at the end of the assignment.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:- Current high school student, preferably rising senior or graduating senior.
- Interest in industrial engineering, supply chain, aerospace, operations, process improvement, or engineering management.
- Strong academic performance in STEM coursework.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical team members.
- Comfortable learning new tools, processes, and business systems.
- Demonstrated leadership, teaching, volunteering, or team-based experience.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Programming experience in Python, Java, or similar languages is a plus.
- Exposure to networking, cybersecurity, GUI design, or technical systems is a plus.
- Must be a US Citizen or hold US Protected Individual status
IDEALLY, YOU'LL ALSO HAVE:- Exposure to industrial engineering or supply chain management.
- Experience in process optimization and continuous improvement.
- Experience in data analysis or dashboard creation.
- Experience in Python or Java programming.
- Experience in technical operations support.
- Experience in math, tutoring, teaching, or peer leadership.
- Exposure to an Aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Experience working in an ITAR environment.
TRAVEL: None
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).