Configuration Management Internship

About Our Mission

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran DSI Business Unit:
Optronics. 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.

The Configuration Management Intern will be responsible for the administrative support of the Configuration and Improvement Group, while also collaborating on multiple engaging projects.

• Partner with Configuration Management Analyst and Configuration Control Manager to support large administrative configuration project(s) requiring a high level of attention to detail and execution.
• Successfully carry out a directed plan with measured results.
• Learn how a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system supports design and manufacturing.
• Utilize multiple document management programs to facilitate content changes.
• Share files, track information and projects using Microsoft 365 Apps.
• Update documentation using Word, PDF, and Excel.
• Learn about industry standards, requirements, and their organizations.
• Learn about document control basics and their role in manufacturing and configuration management.
• Learn to analyze and recognize inconsistencies in documentation and the systems used to manage them.
• Other duties as assigned

• Enrolled in an accredited university, working towards a Bachelor’s degree.
• A passion for people operations, culture, and engagement
• Experience in planning and organizational skills
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Ability to exercise good judgment on highly sensitive and confidential matters
• Team player with a "can do" attitude
• Ability to multi-task across a broad range of responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Results driven, thorough, and timely
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident

• 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).