DoD Skillbridge - Sales Engineer focus

Ultra Electronics Group • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ultra Intelligence & Communications (Ultra I&C) is seeking a Sales Engineer with a focus on the DoD Skillbridge program. This role is part of the Mission Solutions business, dedicated to providing innovative solutions that enhance situational awareness, tactical command and control, and video data exchange in dynamic, multi-domain environments. The primary goal is to accelerate the adoption and operational deployment of Ultra I&C products across Joint, Coalition, and Federal mission environments, with a specific emphasis on the Marine Corps, MARFORSYSCOM, and MAGTF C2 program office. This is not a typical pre-sales role; it's a mission-focused integration position requiring hands-on deployment expertise, operational credibility, and the ability to translate technical capabilities into tangible mission impact.

Requirements

• Min. 8 years supporting DoW mission systems, C2, ISR, or tactical networking.
• Experience integrating tactical data links, ISR systems, or gateway architectures either as an operator, analyst, JICO or tech.
• Experience with DoW tactical and operational levels of war – have you been in real world/exercise scenarios in which DoW missions are conducted.
• Experience with service level, joint or coalition data link networks.
• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Hands-on Linux, virtualization, and container deployment experience.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (Layer 2/3, VLANs, firewall rules).
• Experience operating in classified environments.
• Combination skillset of understanding operations with at least an intermediate level of understanding the technology behind the systems.

Nice To Haves

• Deep USMC operational background, experience with fielded USMC C2, ISR or gateway systems either as operator, analyst, leader or tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical integration approaches, white papers, and CONOPS.
• Deliver technical briefings to operational and executive stakeholders.
• Support trade shows, industry days, and mission exercises.
• Research the C2 market for competition, trends, partner opportunities, and innovative solutions.
• Lead field integration of Ultra products into MAOCs/AOCs/MOCs, ISR cells, Tactical edge environments, Sensor and CUAS ecosystems.
• Troubleshoot interoperability and performance issues in live environments.
• Serve as the primary (or secondary) technical point of contact during exercises, demonstrations, or technical discussions.
• Translate system performance and integration constraints into operational terms.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer status
• Affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans
• Accommodation in the application process available upon request

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed