Sales Engineer

100% onsite in Poway and this position involves 20-40% travel to customer sites

Direct Hire; no C2C or 3rd Party candidates will be considered

This position requires a U.S Person or a person who can qualify for a Department of State or Department of Commerce License.

Tartet salary is $120-$140k annually

The Applications Sales Engineer serves as the technical and commercial bridge between customers, engineering, and sales. This role combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing sales support, driving business growth through technical solutions, proposal development, and customer engagement. The individual will support both pre-sales and post-sales activities, contribute to new business capture, and ensure that solutions align with evolving customer requirements.

Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
* Experience: 6-8+ years of experience in:
o Applications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Technical Sales
o Background in space or aerospace electronics with experience in radiation-tolerant components, power architecture, and embedded computing systems such as single board computers (SBCs) or flight processors

o Experience supporting customer proposals and technical sales efforts strongly preferred.

Required Skills & Competencies:
* Ability to translate complex technical concepts into customer solutions
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Customer-focused mindset with the ability to influence decisions
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.