Rotational Development Program - SkillBridge

Safran Federal Systems (SFS) is proud to offer a Tailorable SkillBridge Rotational Development Program designed for transitioning service members who want to apply their leadership, hands-on experience, and mission-focused mindset within the aerospace and defense industry.Unlike traditional programs, this SkillBridge opportunity allows us to customize rotation tracks based on the candidate’s background, skill set, and career goals while aligning with evolving business priorities. Participants may rotate through several functional areas, including Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Operations, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering, and Applications Engineering.This model supports both Leadership-oriented candidates seeking broad exposure across the organization, as well as Technical SMEs with hands-on experience using technologies similar to those delivered by SFS.Throughout the program, participants receive mentorship, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain direct exposure to civilian corporate functions, helping them translate their military experience into future career opportunities.

ABOUT THE JOB

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 You will Contribute: Participants will complete several rotations tailored to their experience and interests. Examples of responsibilities by track include:Sales Rotation• Assist with customer engagement, quoting, order management, and CRM workflows.• Learn how customer requirements translate into solutions, proposals, and product deliveries.• Gain foundational experience in account management and the sales lifecycle.• Strengthen your ability to communicate technical and operational concepts to civilian customers.Business Development & Strategy Rotation• Support market research, competitive analyses, and opportunity assessments• Help develop capability briefs, strategic engagement plans, and proposal inputs.• Work with leadership on evaluating partnership opportunities and long-range (3–5 year) strategic initiatives.• Apply your mission-focused background to corporate strategy and business growth planning.Operations Rotation• Participate in production planning, supply chain coordination, and workflow optimization.• Gain exposure to program execution, quality processes, and operational performance metrics.• Translate military operational experience into process improvement and organizational efficiency.Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Rotation• Support product documentation, configuration control, and change management processes.• Learn how engineering, operations, and customer requirements connect through PLM systems.• Assist with lifecycle planning to ensure product alignment with customer and market needs.Engineering Rotation• Contribute to product development, testing, technical documentation, and design reviews.• Engage in problem-solving, quality improvement activities, and cross-functional engineering efforts.• Learn how engineering decisions impact operations, sales, and customer use cases. Translate military technical experience into civilian engineering frameworks and processes.Applications Engineering Rotation • Assist customers, sales, and engineering teams with technical solutioning and use-case analysis.• Participate in system integration discussions, demos, and real-world application assessments.• Strengthen your ability to explain complex technical concepts in a customer-facing context.Who This Program Is For• Transitioning service members seeking structured exposure to multiple civilian career paths• Leaders with experience in operations, aviation, logistics, maintenance, cyber, communications, intelligence, engineering, or similar fields• Technical specialists with hands-on experience using systems comparable to Safran technologies• Individuals who perform well in dynamic, team-oriented environments• Those who want a tailored, hands-on learning experience within the defense and high-tech sectorWhat You Will Gain• A customized rotation schedule aligned to your strengths and long-term goals• Exposure to multiple functional tracks across the organization• Civilian business experience that complements and translates your military background• Mentorship from engineering, operations, sales, BD, and strategy leaders• Networking and collaboration opportunities across the company• A clearer understanding of potential full-time post-transition career paths• Experience that supports roles such as engineering support, program management, sales, business development, operations, and moreWhat You Bring to Safran Federal Systems• Strong leadership, communication, and mission-focused mindset• Ability to adapt quickly and collaborate across teams• Willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and business processes• Familiarity with military systems, operations, or mission requirements (preferred, not required)• Interest in supporting innovation and customer mission success• Eligibility to participate in a DoD-authorized internship or fellowship• High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate’s or bachelor’s preferred• Security Clearance preferred• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools• Ability to work on-site or hybrid depending on rotation needs• Curiosity, initiative, and the drive to ask questions and engage with cross-functional stakeholdersSafran Federal Systems is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Accommodations are available for veterans and service members with visible or non-visible disabilities, and candidates may request support at any point during the application, interview, or rotational program. We strive to ensure an environment that enables all participants to succeed across every rotation.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Complete several tailored rotations based on experience and interests in areas such as Sales, Business Development & Strategy, Operations, Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering, and Applications Engineering.
• Assist with customer engagement, market research, production planning, product documentation, and technical solutioning.
• Engage in activities like quoting, order management, competitive analyses, program execution, product development, and system integration.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Strong leadership, communication, and mission-focused mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly and collaborate across teams.
• Familiarity with military systems, operations, or mission requirements preferred.
• Eligibility to participate in a DoD-authorized internship or fellowship.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Security Clearance preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools.

BENEFITS✨

• Customized rotation schedule aligned to strengths and long-term goals.
• Exposure to multiple functional tracks across the organization.
• Mentorship from engineering, operations, sales, BD, and strategy leaders.
• Networking and collaboration opportunities across the company.

OTHER

This position is an in-office position based out of our Rochester, NY location.