Solution Architect

Safran.AI – Artificial Intelligence operating in the real world

A subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran.AI designs AI solutions applied to complex data such as high-resolution satellite imagery, FMV (Full Motion Video) streams, and acoustic signals. These solutions rely on advanced algorithms capable of automatically detecting and identifying objects of interest in the fields of intelligence, defense, and aerospace.

Since joining the Safran Group in September 2024, Safran.AI has also been contributing to the Group’s transformation by applying AI solutions to Industry 4.0 challenges. For example, AI-powered automated image analysis can support inspectors responsible for checking critical components by helping them detect potential anomalies from digital images.

With a team of 250 employees, you will join passionate and multidisciplinary teams bringing together some of the most recognized talents in the industry, all driven by the same commitment to excellence and technological innovation.

Key Challenges of the Role  

As a Solution Architect based in Abu Dhabi, you are the primary technical point of contact for our prospects, clients, and partners in the Middle East and North Africa region.  

Thanks to your experience in the defence sector ideally on intelligence solutions, you are able to independently demonstrate the value of Safran.AI solutions, from both a technical and functional standpoint.  

Working alongside a Sales Manager also based in Abu Dhabi, you lead the technical scoping of business opportunities in order to propose high value-added solutions. 

Your Activities and Responsibilities
 

• Support the sales teams by leading workshops, presentations, and technical discussions with prospects;  

• Analyze prospects’ business and technical challenges, translate them into functional and technical requirements, and develop a vision for the solution;  

• Design solution architectures by evaluating different options against technical, functional, economic, security, scalability, performance, interoperability, and operational criteria. Then communicate these decisions through architecture deliverables tailored to different stakeholders, both internally and with prospects;  

• Identify technical risks and, when necessary, set up proofs of concept to validate choices;  

• Work closely with engineering, product, and deployment teams to validate the feasibility of architectures and any necessary custom development;  

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Solution Architecture practices;