Field Application/Sales Engineer (electronics)

Henpen Corporation•Austin, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

Join a technology leader delivering advanced embedded computing solutions for demanding aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company develops high-performance open-architecture computing platforms, FPGA/DSP-based systems, and advanced RF and signal-processing solutions used in mission-critical environments. This is an opportunity to join a technically strong organization with exceptional products, experienced engineering teams, and a growth strategy focused on expanding both vertically and horizontally across its markets. As a Field Application Engineer, you will support regional sales managers by understanding customer requirements, recommending appropriate technical solutions, and presenting products and technology roadmaps. You will act as the technical bridge between customers, sales, and internal teams, supporting pre-sales engagements and providing technical assistance throughout the customer relationship. This position is fully remote, with candidates expected to support a regional territory extending across Texas and into Canada. Regular customer travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in Field Applications Engineering, Technical Sales Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a comparable customer-facing technical role.
Strong technical understanding of hardware/software integration and embedded computing systems.
Experience gathering customer requirements and translating customer needs into technical requirements or product recommendations.
Proven ability to provide technical sales support and collaborate with regional sales managers.
Experience presenting technical information, product capabilities, and solutions to customers.
Strong understanding of FPGA/DSP-based embedded hardware.
Strong understanding of RF and analog technologies.
Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
Customer-focused, self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Willingness and ability to travel 50% or more, including overnight and multi-day trips.
Ability to travel regularly, often approximately two weeks per month depending on customer demand.
U.S. Citizen, Green Card

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aerospace and defense customers.
Familiarity with open-architecture computing platforms and standards, such as: VPX / OpenVPX, SOSA and MOSA, PCIe, Graphics/GPU computing

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and regional sales managers.
Support advanced FPGA, DSP, RF, and embedded computing solutions.
Present product portfolio, technical roadmaps, and application capabilities.
Help customers identify the right solutions for complex aerospace and defense applications.
Work across the complete customer engagement lifecycle, from requirements gathering and pre-sales support through implementation and ongoing technical support.
Gain exposure to a broad portfolio of advanced embedded computing technologies.
Understand customer requirements.
Recommend appropriate technical solutions.
Present products and technology roadmaps.
Act as the technical bridge between customers, sales, and internal teams.
Support pre-sales engagements.
Provide technical assistance throughout the customer relationship.