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title: 'Solution Architect - MEA at Safran.AI'
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# Solution Architect - MEA at Safran.AI

- **Company:** Safran.AI
- **Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/safran-ai/95e4e62d-9ab8-4db3-afa3-d8ed27dd147d

## Job description

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;

## Your Recruitment Process

- A 45-minute conversation with a recruiter to learn more about you and your expectations, and to provide you with more details about life at Safran.AI
- A 45-minute conversation with your future manager or a member of their team so you can meet your future colleagues right from the start and dive into the technical aspects of your role!
- Completion of a practical case study that you’ll be asked to present to a panel consisting of your future manager and one or two peers
- A 45-minute discussion with your future N+2 to wrap up the process.

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## 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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