DSI Internship Program

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Explore Your Future with Safran DSI – Open Internship Opportunities for All Majors!

We believe the best talent doesn’t always fit neatly into a predefined job description. This internship opportunity is intended for students who are eager to explore how their skills, ideas, and curiosity could contribute to Safran DSI, even if a specific internship role is not currently posted.

This application allows us to learn more about you and consider your background for future internship opportunities as they become available across the organization.

Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary.

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.

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.

At Safran DSI, our Internship Program is designed to immerse students in a dynamic, hands‑on learning environment that balances real-world business challenges with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Whether you're contributing to cutting‑edge engineering projects or supporting core business operations, our internships will prepare you for impactful careers while giving you the chance to build lasting relationships and gain valuable insight into our industry.

We offer internship opportunities across a range of business areas, including but not limited to:

• STEM Roles:
  Engineering (mechanical, software, systems, and more), Computer Science, Manufacturing, Data Science, and Technology Research & Development.
• Non-STEM Roles:
  Finance, Marketing & Communications, Management, Business Operations, Human Resources, and Supply Chain.

Interns at Safran DSI gain real-world experience, participate in collaborative projects, and enjoy opportunities to engage with leadership and the broader Safran DSI team.

We value meaningful contributions, and interns often guide their experience toward their personal interests while participating in structured activities like one‑on‑one mentorship, professional development workshops, and networking events.

As a Safran DSI intern, your role will vary based on your area of expertise and interest. Below are examples of what you might work on:

• Collaborate with engineers and technical experts to design, develop, and test advanced systems such as hand‑held camera systems, thermal imaging devices, and laser technologies.
• Conduct hands‑on experiments, analyze results, and contribute to innovative technical solutions in defense and aerospace.
• Gain exposure to lab environments and learn to work with sophisticated equipment and methodologies.
• Contribute…