Application Engineer (Technical Sales) - Defense
About The Position
The North America Defense Application Engineer will be responsible for technical sales for defense-focused programs, with primary emphasis on military base electrification projects as well as other defense opportunities. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership across the sales project lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture through proposal submission, design reviews, and customer engagement. The engineer will act as a key technical interface with defense customers, prime contractors, and internal engineering, product management, and program teams to ensure solutions meet functional requirements, technical/environmental standards, and mission objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience, including application engineering, systems engineering, or power systems roles supporting complex technical programs.
- At least 3 years of experience writing technical proposals for electrical systems.
- Demonstrated experience working in defense, naval, or government‑funded programs, including direct interaction with customers and program stakeholders.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance.
- Ability to travel up to 20% based on the business needs.
- Ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Nice To Haves
- Strong technical background in electrical power systems, power electronics, or energy systems supporting military mission‑critical applications.
- Working knowledge of relevant defense standards, qualification processes, and configuration control practices.
- Excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Developing technical proposals for military base electrification projects focused on generation, distribution and control.
- Supporting military or government programs, including requirements flow-down, compliance, and customer technical reviews.
- Translating customer operational needs into system-level technical solutions and specifications.
- Serving as the primary technical interface with defense customers and prime contractors.
- Managing priorities and workloads across multiple concurrent programs.
- Presenting complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
