The Opportunity:

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of our AI-driven applications. While you will work across the full stack, your primary focus will be on building and optimizing the back-end services, APIs, and databases that underpin our AI technologies. You will work closely with our VP of Engineering, customers, and business development teams to understand customer requirements and drive new capabilities. This role requires strong expertise in back-end development, as well as proficiency in front-end technologies. This position reports to the Executive Vice President of GeoAI, based in our Arlington, VA office.

Our Technology:

Safran Federal System's GeoAI business develops artificial intelligence software solutions in support of aerospace, defense, homeland security, police actions, and more. Our AI-based geospatial intelligence solutions are a set of pre-trained AI algorithms for the automatic detection, classification and identification of objects of interest, enabling analysts to understand complex situations. These solutions are optimized for use with space and airborne based electro-optical (EO), synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and full motion video (FMV) data. 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 geospatial technologies.

How I will Contribute:

• Back-End Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure back-end services and APIs to support our AI applications.
  • Implement and optimize data storage solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with data scientists to integrate machine learning models into back-end systems.
• Full-Stack Engineering:
  • Work across the full stack, from front-end interfaces to back-end services, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
  • Develop and maintain front-end components using modern frameworks and technologies.
  • Ensure that front-end and back-end systems work together efficiently to deliver a smooth user experience
• Database Management:
  • Design and manage databases, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization.
  • Implement data pipelines and ETL processes to support AI models and data analytics.
  • Ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• System Architecture & Design:
  • Contributes to the architecture and design of scalable, high-performance systems that support AI workloads.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for building and deploying applications.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to design and implement microservices architectures.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Monitor and optimize the performance of back-end services, identifying and addressing bottlenecks.
  • Implement caching, load balancing, and other strategies to ensure high availability and responsiveness.
  • Conduct code reviews and implement best practices for clean, maintainable code.
• Client Engagement, Collaboration & Teamwork:
  • Engage with customers to understand and develop requirements.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to demonstrate technology & build brand awareness.
  • Work closely with front-end developers, data scientists, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver high-quality AI solutions.
  • Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of team knowledge and skills.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
  • Stay current with the latest developments in software engineering, AI, and cloud technologies.
  • Identify opportunities to improve existing systems and processes, driving innovation and efficiency.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of coding standards, guidelines, and best practices.

What You Bring to the role:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in full-stack software development, with a strong focus on back-end technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science is required.
• Advanced degrees in computer science, software engineering, artificial intelligence, or systems engineering preferred.
• Software development associated with Geospatial intelligence preferred.
• Experience working in an AI, data science, or machine learning environment is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js and JavaScript
  • Database management, including SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and open or commercial container and orchestration solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, Snowflake, Terraform, etc.).
  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Other Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies and tools.
  • Self-motivated, and ability to self-prioritize effectively to achieve goals, comfortable with ambiguity.
• TS/SCI clearance required
• US Citizenship required
• The person in this position needs to have an ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

• 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, Orolia Defense & Security 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 releasehere.

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.