
Field Applications Engineer
Ultra Intelligence & Communications
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Provide pre‑sales technical expertise for Ultra Communications Line of Sight (LOS) and (Beyond Line-of-Sight) BLOS tactical radio systems.
- Support BD/Sales teams by interpreting customer requirements and aligning them with Ultra’s product capabilities.
- Present and explain system designs, applications, and technical concepts to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Assess customer needs and evaluate how Ultra’s solutions compare to competing technologies.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute on‑site demonstrations, field trials, exercises, and customer engagements.
- Manage the logistical and technical setup required for successful demos, including equipment preparation, configuration, and connectivity.
- Troubleshoot issues encountered during pre‑sales events to ensure the product performs as intended, and customer confidence is maintained.
- Develop customer-facing materials such as briefings, CONOPS, OV‑1s, and competitive analyses.
- Collaborate effectively with geographically dispersed teams across time zones.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience
- 5–10 years of experience in technical sales engineering or pre‑sales roles within the defense sector
- Strong background in LOS/BLOS communications technologies
- Experience working with U.S. government procurement processes, acquisition frameworks, and DoD budget structures
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret or NATO Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required for U.S. clearance)
- Ability to travel up to 40% to U.S., Canadian, and international locations.
Benefits
- Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
- Early finish on Friday
- 401K w/ company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- Array of voluntary benefit offerings
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
technical sales engineeringpre-sales expertiseLOS communications technologiesBLOS communications technologiessystem designequipment preparationconfigurationconnectivitytroubleshootingcustomer-facing materials development
Soft Skills
customer engagementcollaborationcommunicationinterpretation of customer requirementspresentation skillslogistical managementproblem-solvingteam coordinationadaptabilitycustomer confidence maintenance
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in engineeringU.S. Secret clearanceNATO Secret clearance