Job DescriptionPosition Title: Sales Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Sales Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:- Develop, present, and respond to technical proposals and RFP/RFI responses for government and commercial customers
- Collaborate with engineering, test operations, and leadership to understand system capabilities and translate them into customer-facing solutions
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations that explain our client's technology, capabilities, and value to prospective customers
- Visit prospective customers at government, defense, and commercial facilities to present capabilities and build relationships
- Assess customer requirements and work with engineering to determine how client's platform can meet their needs
- Research and identify potential customers across defense, national security, and commercial launch markets
- Create and manage sales/service contracts and support pricing and deal structuring
- Maintain sales pipeline tracking, forecasting reports, and account activity documentation
- Attend trade shows, industry conferences, and seminars to promote client and monitor market trends
- Stay current on industry developments, competitor activity, and emerging technologies in hypersonics and space access
- Support the development of marketing materials, white papers, and technical documentation for business development
Job Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or related field)
- 5+ years of experience in sales engineering, business development, or technical sales in aerospace, defense, or related industry
- Strong understanding of engineering principles and ability to discuss technical systems credibly with customers and engineers
- Experience developing and presenting technical proposals and RFP responses
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain customer relationships across government and commercial sectors
- Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills
- Experience with CRM tools and sales pipeline management
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
- Willingness to travel (25-50%) for customer visits, conferences, and trade shows
Job Details:- Job Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $120,000-$160,000
- Location: Alameda, CA (Hybrid).
- ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
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