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Safran Data Systems (Subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense) Leader in instrumentation for testing, telemetry and communications for space

Safran Data Systems provides high-technology equipment and solutions for testing, telemetry, mission data management and space communications. With a high-skilled international team, we contribute to the success of our customers by offering innovation, best performance, reliability and sustainability.

Our expertise

Test instrumentation and telemetry

Safran Data Systems provides complete instrumentation and telemetry turnkey solutions for airborne (data acquisition, recording) and ground (receiving, recording, processing) applications. Safran Data Systems offers both COTS and tailored equipment and solutions for platforms such as aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, launch vehicles, missiles, cars, and other industry applications.

Mission data management

Safran Data Systems provides equipment and solutions to meet the most demanding missions requirements, on the ground, in the air and at sea. They are robust, modular and reliable, providing state-of-the-art technology for pilot training, mission debriefing, surveillance, search and rescue…

Communications for space

Safran Data Systems provides high-technology products and solutions for satellite ground stations. Space agencies, satellites providers, service operators and governmental agencies benefit from competitive advantages based on high performance, scalability, reliability, sustainability and long-term availability.

Rugged and high-accurate instrumentation

From industrial applications (automotive), aviation (aircraft, helicopters) to space (launchers), Safran Data Systems provides instrumentation equipment qualified for the most demanding environments.

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Meeting the most demanding testing requirements from Aero-Defence, Space and Automotive Sectors. Safran Data Systems ATEs are built using COTS products for R&D, HIL Simulation and Production testing.

Wireless instrumentation

Facing the requirements of reducing the weight of harnesses onboard and optimizing integration time, Safran Data Systems has developed several wireless communication solutions for less intrusive instrumentation.

Telemetry signal processing

Safran Data Systems is a pioneer in bandwidth efficient and resilient modulations for secured transmissions from very-low bps up to multiple Gbps, in a box-type or virtualized approach.

Radio frequency tracking antennas

From P-band to Q/V-band, Safran Data Systems designs cost-effective and multi-band solutions, using its own feeds, converters, power amplifiers, tracking receivers, servo controls...

Satellite ranging

Active, semi-active and fully passive ranging solutions of Safran Data Systems are used daily to collaboratively or non-collaboratively determine and track satellite orbits.

Video acquisition and wide-band recording

Safran Data Systems provides video acquisition recorders for any kind of low/high resolution (up to 4K) or analog/digital videos.

End-to-end solutions

Safran Data Systems products' designs involve precision mechanical parts, servo controls, radio frequency, signal processing and lately software defined radio solutions and from equipment, sub-systems up to solutions.

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Safran Data Systems is a company driven by the most competent and committed teams, motivated by passion and promoting performance by working together helping to build the future. Engineers, technicians, executives and operators are all passionate about building solutions for prestigious aerospace programs and ready to tackle the technological challenges of tomorrow.

Safran Data Systems' social model is based on the conviction that its talents are its main asset. As a responsible employer, Safran Data Systems sees diversity as a factor of performance and innovation. The company values women and men, employees, suppliers and partners, and has been taking long-term action to promote equal opportunities for many years.

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Safran Data Systems' teams
+ 850
EMPLOYEES
+ 70 %
ENGINEERS
Ground telemetry equipement under validation: CORTEX
Ground telemetry equipement under validation: CORTEX
Ground telemetry equipement under validation: CORTEX
© Adrien Daste / Safran
Portrait of an employee in front of WeTrack and geolocation antennas
Portrait of an employee in front of WeTrack and geolocation antennas
Portrait of an employee in front of WeTrack and geolocation antennas
© Adrien Daste / Safran WeTrack® is a unique service developed, owned and…
CORTEX integration platform
CORTEX integration platform
CORTEX integration platform
© Adrien Daste / Safran
Jocelyn, Industrialization and Industrial Methods Engineer
XMA final testing
Jocelyn, Industrialization and Industrial Methods Engineer
XMA final testing
Jocelyn, Industrialization and Industrial Methods Engineer XMA final testing
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Anechoic chamber
Anechoic chamber
Anechoic chamber
© Adrien Daste / Safran This facility is specialized in the design and…
Access to the tri-band source S/X/Ka of the ORION1300 antenna
Access to the tri-band source S/X/Ka of the ORION1300 antenna
Access to the tri-band source S/X/Ka of the ORION1300 antenna
© Adrien Daste / Safran Satellite tracking antennas / Ground solutions…
WeTrack service presentation for the North-America territory
WeTrack service presentation for the North-America territory
WeTrack service presentation for the North-America territory
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Assembly Area
Assembly Area
Assembly Area
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Assembly Area
Assembly Area
Assembly Area
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Platform for XMA recording and acquisition systems
Platform for XMA recording and acquisition systems
Platform for XMA recording and acquisition systems
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Sparte 300 300 / Tracking Antennas

Committing to the future: our environmental policy

Given today's pressing environmental challenges, Safran Data Systems is fully committed to the sustainable development of the aerospace and defense sectors, as well as reducing the environmental footprint of production facilities through our low-carbon project. Safran Data Systems HSE policy underpins our efforts to develop a culture based on anticipation and prevention to efficiently manage our environmental impact and ensure health and safety of all its employees, partners, suppliers, customers and any other stakeholder.

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Our rating on gender equality

0 92 / 100

Criteria
  1. 1.

    Gender pay gap

    37/40

  2. 2.

    Allocation of individual increases

    20/20

  3. 3.

    Difference in the distribution of promotions

    15/15

  4. 4.

    Number of employees increased upon return from maternity leave

    15/15

  5. 5.

    Parity among top 10 earners

    5/10

According to the French law of September 5, 2018, and its application decree of January 8, 2019, on "Freedom to choose your professional future" (Liberté de choisir son avenir professionnel), companies have to measure five gender equality indicators and publish their overall score. The primary aim of this law is to eliminate compensation discrepancies between men and women.

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A KEY PLAYER IN FLIGHT TEST INSTRUMENTATION & TELEMETRY
60 +
years of experience in telemetry
3,500 +
Mission recorders in operation

Safran Data Systems, a key player in the Space market

Safran for Space – Powering every mission : 03 minutes and 40 seconds
Safran Electronics and Defense Space Division

Safran Data Systems, part of Safran Electronics & Defense Space Division

The Space Division of Safran Electronics & Defense has developed and supplied a wide range of technologies for connectivity, propulsion, navigation, timing, optics and space awareness. Every day in Safran Electronics & Defense, over 1,350 women and men design, manufacture and support critical equipment that enable Agencies, Governments, Integrators and Commercial providers to build and operate complex systems for Space. Our talents and solutions contribute to strengthen sovereignty, protect the Earth and push the boundaries of Space exploration.

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A strong presence in Space Communications
7,000 +
CORTEX PRODUCTS DELIVERED
250 +
ANTENNAS FROM THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TO SOUTHERN CHILE

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Customer satisfaction is a primary focus for Safran Data Systems. The company is constantly improving its industrial means and its customer service in order to always improve the customer relationship. Safran Data Systems is committed to respond to every request within 24 hours and to provide the most appropriate solution to customers’ requirements. Safran Data Systems is fostering a long-term customer relationship, based on innovation, support and trust.

Safran Data Systems Certificates and Agreements

At Safran Data Systems, our teams strive for technological and industrial excellence, with a commitment to provide a service that combines quality, reliability and innovation. Our numerous certifications and approvals below reflect of this constant quest for quality and excellence, throughout the entire life cycle of our products.

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