Director

Cenfire•Goleta, CA

2d•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

This role establishes Cenfire's Applications Engineering function. You will be the technical bridge between our product and our customers working directly with design, test, and systems engineers to understand their requirements, guide them through evaluation and integration of our MEMS switch technology, and solve the hard problems that come up along the way. You will own the technical content that helps customers succeed with our product: datasheets, application notes, whitepapers, and technical presentations. You will define test methodologies and evaluation procedures, support the sales team on technical calls and design reviews, and build the processes and tools needed to scale applications support as Cenfire grows. This role requires both deep technical fluency and the communication skill to translate that expertise for a range of audiences from design engineers to executives. As the first Applications Engineering hire, you will shape the function from the ground up and lay the groundwork for a team as the company scales.

Requirements

Hands-on engineering experience.
Customer-facing communication skills.
Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear, accurate technical documentation.
Proven track record of working through difficult customer requirements to move technical interest toward design wins.
Strong writing skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce is a plus.
Ability to build scalable processes that strengthen how the broader organization supports customers.

Nice To Haves

Background in semiconductors, electronics, or advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical bridge between Cenfire's product and customers.
Work directly with design, test, and systems engineers to understand requirements.
Guide customers through evaluation and integration of MEMS switch technology.
Solve technical problems encountered by customers.
Own technical content creation (datasheets, application notes, whitepapers, technical presentations).
Define test methodologies and evaluation procedures.
Support the sales team on technical calls and design reviews.
Build processes and tools to scale applications support.
Translate complex engineering concepts into clear technical documentation.
Work through customer requirements to achieve design wins.
Track technical engagements through the sales pipeline.
Build scalable processes to strengthen customer support.