Field Sales Engineer – Defense

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

. Provide technical sales support for successful customer integration and implementation of established company products .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in technical sales support and customer integration for rugged embedded systems, with a strong focus on Defense and Aerospace sectors. Proven ability to manage customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions while fostering team collaboration and leadership.

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Technical Sales SupportRugged Embedded SystemsUS DoD Security ClearanceCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Technical ProposalsCustomer IntegrationImplementation SupportSales PlanningProduct Enhancements

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsResults-Driven

Tools & Technologies

CRM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringUS Passport

Industry Keywords

DefenseAerospaceOEM AccountsSoutheastern USTechnical Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical sales support for successful customer integration and implementation of established company products
Help drive roadmap conversations on future Curtiss-Wright technology
Support unit sales plans through pre-sales and post-sales technical consulting
Prepare and present customers' technical needs to company teams
Understand customer business and technical needs
Assist with technical proposals demonstrating how company products meet customer needs
Deliver and support loaner equipment in customer spaces
Work with customer teams to achieve success with loaner equipment
Keep customers current on product enhancements addressing changing needs
Support initial integration between company hardware and customer systems
Provide guidance to less experienced Sales Engineers
Travel throughout the Southeastern US and to customers approximately 40% of the time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or Aerospace preferred)
10+ years of relative experience organizing and orchestrating teams of professionals supporting Defense and Aerospace OEMs in the Southeastern US
5+ years of extensive knowledge of rugged embedded systems
Must have US Passport with ability to freely travel throughout US/Canada
Familiarity with CRM systems
Proven ability to foster discipline and generate/create bidding opportunities with major OEM accounts
US DoD Security Clearance or ability to hold a clearance is required
Excellent interpersonal, organization, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Ability to manage strategic, operational, and tactical responsibilities
Customer-focused and results-driven

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Bonus