Electrical Engineering Intern

The Opportunity:

The Electrical Engineering Intern will support requirements analysis, test design, test execution, and defect escalation for Safran Federal Systems’ Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and simulation products. This role will assist in developing and implementing software and system verification and validation testing processes and automation scripts to help ensure software/firmware deliverables conform to Safran Federal Systems’ quality processes and procedures.

Our Technology:

Safran Federal Systems provides Resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (R-PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, defense organizations and their contractors. Safran Federal Systems is authorized to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects, in addition to supporting strategic partnerships for key defense PNT technologies.

How I will Contribute:

• Support the design, build, and maintenance of automated test frameworks and infrastructure to enable continuous integration, regression testing, and product validation
• Assist in creating, maintaining, and operating test environments, test fixtures, and equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, GNSS simulators, etc.) in support of SFS products
• Contribute to the development of reusable test automation libraries to validate system performance, interfaces, and functionality
• Support environmental, EMC, and system-level testing efforts (as required by program or regulatory needs)
• Participate in reviews, technical discussions, and continual process improvements within the test organization
• Assist with root cause analysis and troubleshooting of product failures or performance issues
• Document and communicate reproducible bug reports, including steps to reproduce and observed impact
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements and support validation strategies

What You Bring to Safran Federal Systems: 

• Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Basic understanding of electronics fundamentals, digital/analog interfaces, and/or embedded systems
• Exposure to or coursework in automated testing concepts
• Experience with or familiarity with Python for scripting or automation
• Familiarity with GitLab, GitHub, or similar version control environments
• Ability to analyze data and present test results clearly
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

About Safran Federal Systems:

Safran Federal Systems has been awarded as a Winner of the USA Today and Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2025 Award.
 

In 2022, Safran acquired Orolia, now Safran Trusted 4D, the world leader in Resilient PNT. At the intersection of critical infrastructure and national defense, Safran Trusted 4D solutions govern and protect the integrity of systems that shape the world.  In early 2019, Orolia Defense & Security spun off as a separate entity from its parent company Orolia, with the mission of providing resilient Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) solutions and custom engineering services to U.S. Government agencies, U.S. Defense organizations, and their contractors. 

In August of 2019, Safran Federal Systems acquired Talen-X, a U.S. company specializing in advanced GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) Simulation solutions and Interference, Detection, and Mitigation (IDM) technologies. Talen-X's portfolio was an ideal fit and has helped to enhance Safran FS's overall offerings. The acquisition enabled Talen-X's existing resources, operations and capabilities to be scaled and accelerated to better support the warfighter. Read the press release here.

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Safran Federal Systems operates as a proxy-regulated company, Free of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI). As such, Safran FS Defense & Security is approved to work on the full spectrum of U.S. Government classified and unclassified projects and is positioned to support strategic partnerships in the development of key PNT technologies for the defense market.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.