FAE Ground Telemetry Systems - SkillBridge Fellowship
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Overview
FAE Ground Telemetry Systems - Skill Bridge Fellowship
Location:
Costa Mesa, CA, US, 92626
DSI Skill Bridge Fellowship in FAE Ground Telemetry Systems
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:
The Military DoD Skill Bridge program is an opportunity for Service Members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. Skill Bridge connects Service Members with industry partners in real-world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service Members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full-time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval.
The Field Applications Engineer, supporting the Ground Telemetry Solutions (GTS) group, will be responsible for contributing to new opportunities and supporting existing customers for the GTS product lines in the United States West Coast territory, with a primary focus on the California region to ensure a robust pipeline and reputation of excellent customer support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct report to the Executive Vice President, Strategy & Business Development for Safran Defense & Space Inc (DSI)
- Support sales opportunities via product demonstrations at customer sites, trade shows, and other hosted events
- Provide customer feedback and concerns to Engineering teams for resolution and continuous improvement of products and features
- Assist the Sales team with growth for the West Coast market, focused on the Telemetry product line, which encompasses Ground-Based Equipment, such as Antenna, Receivers, Recorders, etc
- Help generate new business opportunities in tangential markets like Space, Missiles, Hypersonic, Watercraft, ETVOLs, etc., and manage existing accounts as directed by periodic contact
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of customer program requirements, current and future opportunities, production schedules, organizational structure, and key decision-makers in the military and prime customers
- Submit intelligence from customers, contacts, publications, etc. concerning competition, new product ideas, pricing, industry trends, and customer attitudes
- Assist with strategic roadmaps that enhance existing products or require development solutions with a business case based on customer feedback
- Other duties as assigned
- Prepare a Fellowship experience presentation to leadership upon completion of Skill Bridge Program
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
- Active military personnel status required
- 5-10 years of Field Application Engineer experience required, in Telemetry or related markets, direct government support, support to prime contractors, and/or the aerospace industry
- Experience with commercial/military avionics, recording products, flight test instrumentation, tracking antenna, and network and data processing is a plus
IDEALLY, YOU’LL…
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