On October 3rd, Safran leaders from France and the United States stopped by Norcross (Georgia) to visit our facility, meet our team and learn more about our cutting-edge activities for the aerospace industry.
October 6, 2023
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
From August 7-10, Safran Data Systems, Inc. attended the Small Satellite (Small Sat) trade show in Logan, Utah (University Campus) with Safran affiliates.
August 18, 2023
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
Today is National Intern Day! The opportunity to celebrate Sam Spivey, one of our interns at Safran Data Systems, Inc.
July 28, 2023
1. Present Yourself!
My name is Sam Spivey, I currently go to Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA) for my bachelor in Aerospace Engineering. I am currently Quality and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) intern at Safran Data Systems, Inc. (Norcross, GA).
2. How did you hear about Safran’s internship program?
My mother goes to church with Leonard Ferron, who works at Safran Data Systems, and his wife and was curious about any internship opportunities. After a tour with Leonard at Safran Data Systems sometime later, I was eventually brought on as an intern.
3. What are your main responsibilities?
I am currently working under Howard Alter, Manager of the Quality and HSE Department. Some of my responsibilities have included assisting him with presentations, tracking our KPIs, ensuring we have all the documentation for the chemicals we work with is in place, and performing internal audits.
4. What is something you have learned during your internship that you did not learn in the classroom?
I would say one thing would be the firsthand experience of just how important internal audits are. Ensuring and confirming that everything is up to par and regulation keeps us as a company productive and orderly.
5. What is one thing you enjoy the most about your internship?
It has all been very enjoyable, but I would say the general ability to see an aerospace company operate up-close has been an incredible learning opportunity and insightful experience. Nothing beats up close firsthand experience.
6. What is your advice to other interns looking to get the most of their experience?
Remember that it is all a learning opportunity. Don’t be afraid to ask any questions and always take the initiative to be as helpful and productive as you can. Try your best to talk to others outside of your department before you leave the internship to get the best scope of the industry as a whole as you possibly can. And also, have fun!
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
To commemorate Veterans Day, Safran Data Systems, Inc. highlights Rob Dawson who served for the country. Discover his experiences and best advice.
July 25, 2023
1. What was your full rank and what part of armed services were you in?
I was a E-5 in the United States Marine Corp. Military service has been a family thing. My grandfather was a Pilot during WW2 in the Army Air Corporation; my dad was a Marine during Vietnam.
I started my Career in the Marines by going to Boot Camp in Parris Island, SC. Transitioned to Pensacola, Fl for Aircraft Electronics. Ended up in at VMMT-204 then to VMX-1 while working and testing the V-22 Osprey during its initial roll out. I provided Avionics support and Crew Chief duties during my time. My last two years of service I spent at Pax River, MD bringing the V22 back to flight. I was meritoriously promoted to Corporal and Sargant.
2.What was your role in that unit?
I was the Night Crew Avionics supervisor, QAR – quality insurance on all maintenance from my shop. Job was to mentor and train younger Marines while ensuring all work was completed safely.
3.Tell us more about your work experience at Safran Data Systems, Inc.?
I joined Safran Data Systems in Sept 2017. This is my first job post High School that was not a govt job. It has been an exciting cross over. The opportunity to continue to serve the military and our commercial friends has been exciting. The number of programs our products touch is impressive and it’s always great saying we have items that fly on this aircraft or that one.
4.What skills developed in the military are you using as Wester Sales Manager?
Leadership and unit communication is paramount in everything we do not only at Safran but in the military. I’m not sure it’s a skill but the military taught me how to handle myself in tough situations. Maybe more helped define a character trait. There is no situation that is too big and there is no customer request that is too small. I approach all situations the same and work hard at them.
5. Why hire veterans at Safran Data Systems, Inc.?
Safran Data Systems, Inc.’s main customer base is military, DOD and Tier 1 primes. Being able to operate and work in this environment is important. To know the rank of a military member is a major military curtesy. Typically speaking a military person understands two core fundamentals: work hard to mission accomplishment and troop welfare meaning they will take care of their teammates/coworkers. I think everyone in a business can appreciate these core values. We all want to accomplish our mission and we want to feel a part of a great team and be taken care of made to feel important. Safran Data Systems, Inc. does a great job of accomplishing this.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
After a forced four-year gap, the International Paris Air Show returned this year and Safran was there for the 54th edition (June 19-25).
June 26, 2023
The Paris Air Show is one of the biggest aeronautics show in the world, representing:
– 2,500 exhibitors from 46 countries, including 1,130 from France
– 300 Start-ups from 21 countries
– 125,000 sqm of exhibition space (halls + chalets + static)
– 150 aircraft
– Total of 400,000 entries over the week
This was an opportunity for Safran to emphasize its role as a key player in the aerospace industry to customers, partners and potential new employees alike. In addition to aeronautics, space was also an important part of our stand. Presenting our space capabilities under the same banner serves to establish Safran as a key global equipment supplier independent of space contractors.
ORION is a large-diameter (7 to 20 m) tracking antenna for cutting-edge space applications such as tracking observation satellites, scientific missions such as future moon applications, or space vehicles. Born from Safran expertise in automation, mechanical engineering and radio frequencies, ORION is regularly selected by the most demanding customers such as NASA, JAXA or ground segment operators, who seek the best performance in space data reception across several frequency bands at the same time.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
On June 23rd, we celebrate the International Women in Engineering Day in order to honor women in the field of engineering. For the occasion, let’s learn more about Karen Bice, our Director of Programs and Engineering at Safran Data Systems, Inc.
June 26, 2023
Who Are You?
I’m Karen Bice, Director or Programs and Engineering.
Our goal is to break barriers and accomplish tasks never performed in our facility, such as assembling/validating a 7.3M antenna, the largest we’ve ever done. We are also working to create our own on-site engineering capabilities and increase US work scope share to meet our SDSI’s Buy American Act goals.
What do you enjoy the most about working at Safran?
Without a doubt, the people. We have a monumental task to meet daily customer needs while finding the time grow our organization exponentially. It takes an all-hands-in effort while leaving egos at the door, I couldn’t imagine taking our organization to new heights with any other group of folks.
What would you say to younger women hoping to join Safran Data Systems, Inc. or Safran?
Follow your dreams and dare to accept challenges. Follow your gut, be persistent, and don’t let others limit what you believe you can do. Keep learning, technology is changing fast, be open to change as well as to relearning and redefining yourself. Find a mentor, be it a supervisor, colleague or professional friend. Above all else, give yourself some slack when you fail. If you aren’t failing you are not trying; learn from your mistakes, shake yourself off and get back in the game.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
Safran Data Systems was in Toulouse on June, 13-14 2023 to meet actors of the flight test instrumentation and telemetry communities.
June 16, 2023
During the show, in the addition of our booth, our customers or attendees were able to discover our live demonstrations in a side room.
Focus was on:
– Integrated acquisition, high-speed recording and telemetry solutions, cybersecurity oriented
– Light and compact instrumentation kit
– Fiber Sensing and wireless acquisition on rotating parts
– DDS system demonstration for Flight Test Instrumentation
Two papers have been presented as well:
– Best Source Selector implementation and performances in a test range
– On-board processing: a decade of experience opening to new applications
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
We are delighted to welcome Andrei Gugiu as new VP, Aerospace Instrumentation Systems at Safran Data Systems, Inc.
June 2nd, 2023
Prior to joining Safran Data Systems Inc., Andrei had 20+ years of Aerospace and Defense Industry experience with a proven track record of shaping, leading and winning large initiatives for US Government and private commercial clients. Additional expertise includes solid growth and P&L (>$250M) management experience and development and execution of strategic plans for business growth. He is highly skilled in leading diverse project teams with global matrixed staff members.
Andrei was most recently Senior Director of Programs at Advanced Technology Systems Company (ATSC) in Washington, D.C. He was responsible for managing the growth and business operations of all C4ISR Programs, including leading the long-term strategy and road map for ATSC products and software with a $100M book of business for 2023 and beyond. Prior to ATSC, he was Director, CONUS/Americas Programs at FLIR Systems in Washington, D.C. where he managed the Business Development team for all DHS accounts, implemented a 3-year growth strategy for DHS and DoD and led efforts for business transformation. His experience also includes executing large captures and management at Raytheon and PAE through successful capture of DoD Defense Threat Reduction Agency CTRIC III IDIQ ($950M) and $5.1B Army (GTACS) II Contract.
Andrei holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Marymount University, Arlington, Virginia and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Business from George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. He also holds Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma certifications.
Andrei currently resides in the Washington D.C. area with his wife Gabriela and children Matei and Emma. Andrei is a passionate football supporter and played professionally in Europe; his interests are also space, nature and serving as a mentor for young football players on different clubs.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
From May 22 to 25, 2023, Safran Data Systems, Inc. teams attended ITEA TIW (Test Instrumentation Workshop) trade show in Las Vegas.
May 26, 2023
The team was present in Las Vegas during the Workshop organized by ITEA, the International Test and Evaluation Association. This year’s edition was focus on the need to be alert and aware of all technological developments that may have an impact on our test and evaluation operations. This workshop discussed selected tenets of the various sensor instrumentation support to include the network, communications, and the massive resultant data.
In parallel of the exhibit hall, “hands-on labs” (HOL) were organized. journey through the entire flight test process. HOL represented seven different phases of flight tests.
Safran Data Systems, Inc. was covering phases 2, 4 and 5.
In addition of the booth and the HOL, Johnny Pappas (CTO) gave a class on “IRIG 106-17 Chapter 7 Packet Telemetry Downlink Basis and Implementation Fundamentals”.
This course focused on presenting information to establish a basic understanding of the 2017 release of the IRIG 106, Chapter 7, Packet Telemetry Downlink Standard.
It also focused on the implementation of airborne and ground system hardware and methods to handle IRIG 106, Chapter 7, Packet Telemetry data.
The presentation addressed the implementation of special features necessary to support legacy RF Transmission, data recording, RF Receiving, Ground Reproduction, and Chapter 10 data processing methods.
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
The team was present in Las Vegas during the Workshop organized by ITEA, the International Test and Evaluation Association. This year’s edition was focus on the need to be alert and aware of all technological developments that may have an impact on our test and evaluation operations. This workshop discussed selected tenets of the various sensor instrumentation support to include the network, communications, and the massive resultant data.
In parallel of the exhibit hall, “hands-on labs” (HOL) were organized. journey through the entire flight test process. HOL represented seven different phases of flight test ; Safran Data Systems was covering phases 2, 4 and 5.
In addition of the booth and the HOL, Johnny Pappas (CTO) gave a class on “IRIG 106-17 Chapter 7 Packet Telemetry Downlink Basis and Implementation Fundamentals”. This course focused on presenting information to establish a basic understanding of the 2017 release of the IRIG 106, Chapter 7, Packet Telemetry Downlink Standard. It also focused on the implementation of airborne and ground system hardware and methods to handle IRIG 106, Chapter 7, Packet Telemetry data. The presentation addressed the implementation of special features necessary to support legacy RF Transmission, data
recording, RF Receiving, Ground Reproduction, and Chapter 10 data processing methods.
During the 2023 Space Symposium trade show, we reached 7,000 CORTEX delivered! For more than 25 years, Cortex products have been a part of all phases of satellite projects from satellite manufacturing to in-orbit operations.
May 23, 2023
The Cortex Series is the best ally for Satellite Communications, Station Keeping, and Data Reception. Our modems are used by the vast majority of Satellite Operators and Space Agencies.
As Innovation never stops, the Cortex series are now available in two versions:
– Software: NuRoN on any IT platform (On-premise, Edge, Cloud) up to 10 Gb/s
– Optical versions: Cortex Lasercom / In Deep Space version, Cortex eXplorer (deep space EnVision, Vigil, Psyche), telecommunication, TMI
Joe Bogosian, CEO of Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), and Pier Roviera, President of Space Solutions at Safran DSI, inaugurated the company’s new
Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing and telemetry solutions, has secured an order from Bell Textron Inc., a Textron
Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), a world leader in testing & telemetry solutions, has been awarded a multimillion-dollar preventive maintenance contract by a
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