AI Defense Director

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 Director AI for Defense Canada in Canada.  
 
What’s at Stake in This Role 
 
As Director AI for Defense Canada, you will be responsible for establishing and leading Safran.AI’s practice within the Canadian Defense & Intelligence market. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic vision, hands-on business development and, in the longer term, team building. Initially, you will define the go-to-market strategy for Safran.AI in Canada and cultivate lasting relationships with key stakeholders across government, industry, and academia, and then, if the business grows, build a local team capable of adapting Safran.AI's products to Canada’s specific operational and regulatory requirements. The role will be locally anchored within SED Defense and Space in Canada, whose teams, infrastructure, and customer relationships you will closely collaborate with and actively mobilize in support of Safran.AI’s mission. This role demands an...