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# Business Development Manager - India at Safran.AI

- **Company:** Safran.AI
- **Location:** Delhi, India
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-06-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/safran-ai/793e9f4e-42ae-4cdc-9bad-11104ad55cbf

## Job description

Safran.AI – AI That Operates in the Real World A subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran.AI develops AI solutions applied to complex data such as high-resolution satellite imagery, FMV (Full Motion Video) streams, and acoustic signals. These solutions rely on algorithms capable of automatically detecting and identifying objects of interest in the defense, aerospace, and government sectors. Since joining Safran in September 2024, Safran.AI has also contributed to the group's transformation by applying AI solutions to Industry 4.0 initiatives. For example, AI-powered image analysis can assist inspectors responsible for examining critical components by helping them detect potential anomalies from digital images. With a workforce of 250 employees, you will work within passionate, multidisciplinary teams that bring together some of the industry's most recognized talents, all driven by a shared commitment to excellence and technological innovation. In the context of Safran.AI’s international expansion, we are looking to base a Business Development Manager in New Delhi, India. You will join the APAC Sales team, within Safran.AI’s Sales & Marketing department, which brings together Sales, Business Development, Bid Management, and Marketing & Communication activities.

What’s at Stake in This Role Our objective is to identify new business opportunities, qualify them, and guide them through to the launch of the commercial project. We are also responsible for implementing the communications plan through concrete initiatives, whether at trade shows and industry events or by promoting our expertise in AI through conferences, speaking engagements, and similar activities. Our business operates on a global scale. As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for all commercial activities with client accounts (institutional and industrial) and end users on the Indian defence market. Working autonomously, you will be expected to identify business opportunities, develop them, and successfully bring them to fruition by effectively leveraging Safran.AI’s internal resources and involving management at key stages. Your main responsibilities will include: Develop and implement account and commercial strategies for your region, enabling the achievement of defined sales targets

## About Safran.AI

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Safran.AI is a global leader in geospatial artificial intelligence for aerospace, defense, and government, providing sovereign AI solutions to process and analyze vast data flows from seabed to space.
- **Entity Type**: Private (fully owned subsidiary of Safran S.A.; previously known as Preligens)
- **Headquarters**: Paris, Île-de-France, France
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (company was founded as Preligens; key executive is Sébastien Fabre, CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Aerospace & Defense / Artificial Intelligence / Geospatial Intelligence
- Target customers: B2G / B2B – intelligence centers, military operations, and industrial sectors (e.g., non-destructive testing)
- Mission or purpose statement: “Push the limits of strategic information collection, analysis, and utilization, providing sovereign solutions to help customers make the best decisions.”

## Products & Services
- **Strategic AI for Intelligence**: AI-powered analysis of satellite imagery, drone video streams, acoustic signals, and other data to accelerate the intelligence cycle and support decision-making.
- **AI for Military Operations**: Real-time situational awareness and automated analysis for battlefield transparency and operational superiority.
- **AI for Industry**: Precision AI solutions for non-destructive testing to reduce production defects and increase productivity in industrial settings.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Safran in September 2024 for approximately $236–244 million (conflicting reports: $236M [cbinsights.com] and $244M [getclera.com]).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of $30.9M (latest available); Total Funding prior to acquisition: $39.2M.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Safran Electronics & Defense (part of Safran S.A.); prior investors include Ace Capital Partners, Bpifrance, and Wendel.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 175 employees (+10.2% YoY); 22 active job postings (+120% YoY in job postings); presence in France (4 offices) and the United States (Washington DC); expanding into ASEAN and India with new business development roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Sovereign AI solutions** for defense and intelligence – fully controlled by a European defense prime (Safran), offering data security and independence.
- **Deep expertise in geospatial AI** with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and domain experts.
- **Proven track record** with military and government clients, including French Ministry of Defence.
- **Strong tech stack** spanning computer vision, deep learning, Kubernetes, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and geospatial tools.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue to expand commercial presence in Asia (Singapore, India) and the Middle East (UAE).
- Deepen integration with Safran’s broader portfolio of on-board intelligence solutions (observe, decide, guide).
- Advance AI capabilities for new domains (acoustic signals, robotics) and industrial quality control.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Hybrid and on-site roles available; headquarters in Paris with offices in Rennes, Massy, and Washington DC. Gender equality score of 38/40 (France).
- **Work Environment**: Emphasis on cutting-edge AI research and engineering for mission-critical defense applications. Team is technical (78% in technical roles, 9% research) with a flat-ish structure (32% specialists, 15% managers).
- **Notable Perks**: Opportunities to work on sovereign AI systems with direct impact on national security; strong training and development pipeline; international exposure.
- **Engineering Culture**: Tech stack includes modern tools (Kubernetes, PyTorch, Docker, GitLab, Prometheus) and a strong DevOps/MLOps practice. Active hiring for senior deep learning, front-end, QA automation, and solution engineering roles.

## Sources
1. [safran.ai](https://safran.ai) (company homepage)
2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/safran-ai) (careers page)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/safran-ai) (LinkedIn profile)
4. [safran-group.com](https://www.safran-group.com/companies/safran-ai) (Safran corporate page)
5. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/safranai) (CB Insights profile)
6. [getclera.com](https://www.getclera.com/companies/safran-ai) (Clera company profile)

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