Persistent Systems · 2 months ago
Air Force Sales Engineer
Fort Collins, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expPersistent Systems is a growing business that develops Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) wireless radio systems for US Government and commercial applications. As a Sales Engineer, you will work closely with Account Managers and Business Development leads to solve complex networking challenges and serve as the technical lead in developing MANET architecture for various military applications.
AnalyticsBig DataCloud ComputingEmbedded SystemsProduct DesignSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Account Managers to identify and create winning sales strategies with technical and mathematical expertise
Contribute to Sales Engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-term issues: provide information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommend options and courses of action; implement directives
Develop long-term customer relationships with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements
Provide pre-sales technical assistance and product training
Design technical solutions to meet prospect's business, technical, and/or financial goals
Support and respond, in an effective and timely manner, on RFI / RFPs
Design, conduct and document technical demonstrations, including customer events and exercises
Partner with the Sales team to develop requirements documents, presentations, proposals, and ROI models, and coordinate with a team of support specialists, consultants, or project managers to execute sales objectives or to ensure that all pre-sales customer requirements are documented and transitioned
Maintain expert knowledge of Persistent Systems products to develop and present unique solutions, and maintain knowledge of emerging trends in technology and online advertising
Work closely with Product Managers and Engineering by providing feedback from information gathered during pre-sales projects
Provide guidance and requirements for customers including RF antenna solutions, physical interfaces and custom installation that meet customer requirements
Develop customer and internal staff by providing technical information and training
Provide post-sales support service and technical backup as required
Qualification
Required
Work in the Persistent Systems Ft. Collins, CO office
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in technical sales and/or field sales
Strong familiarization with DoD aircraft and their subsystems
Strong understanding of network concepts such as IP routing, switching and VPN architecture
Strong understanding of RF characteristics and RF engineering
Knowledge of Federal, State & Local customers and contracting methods
Experience in conceptualizing, developing and presenting technical presentations to large groups of customers
Must be willing and able to travel 50% of the time
Must have a US Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance
Preferred
At least 5+ years' Experience in Engineering or consulting
Prior USAF program experience in the JADC2 or Base Defense areas
Master's degree in engineering or a related technical field or equivalent experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with company match
Fitness membership reimbursement
Tuition assistance
Mental health benefits
Veterinary benefits
Company
Persistent Systems
Persistent Systems offers software product concept and design, performance engineering, quality assurance, and other professional services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.8M2010-04-06IPO
2005-12-09Series A· $18.8M
Leadership Team
Sandeep Kalra
CEO & Executive Director
Rajiv Korpal
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