Sr Specialist Sales Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer for its Abu Dhabi location. The role involves customer engagement, translating requirements into technical solutions, and supporting sales initiatives across the Middle East and beyond. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in communication systems, with the ability to travel extensively in the region. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of advanced tactical radios.
• Solid understanding of communication systems and C4I architectures.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments.
• Proactive, self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to capture requirements and understand challenges.
• Translate customer problems into opportunities through tailored solutions.
• Develop and deliver technical proposals and presentations.
• Support Account Managers in developing country strategies and account plans.

Skills

Advanced tactical radios

Communication systems and C4I architectures

Tactical IP networking

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent English communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Sr Specialist, Sales Engineering

Job Location: United Arab Emirates

Job Schedule: 8/40

About the role:

The Sales Engineer plays a critical role in supporting Sales and Business Development teams across the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and India, providing technical expertise throughout the sales capture cycle. The role focuses on shaping customer requirements, developing tailored solutions, and driving opportunities from concept to capture in alignment with AOP targets.

This position supports multiple areas including Tactical Communications (TCOM), Broadband Communication Systems (BCS), Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS), SATCOM, and Large-Scale Systems (such as C4I programs). The Sales Engineer engages at the earliest stages of the sales process, working alongside Account Managers or independently to define requirements, provide technical consultation, deliver demonstrations, and translate customer challenges into differentiated system solutions.

The role also serves as a technical liaison between regional teams and L3Harris engineering, product management, and proposal organizations in the U.S. It requires significant regional travel to meet customers, conduct demonstrations, and support business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers independently or with Sales/BD teammates to capture requirements and understand challenges.
• Translate customer problems into opportunities by architecting solutions that leverage L3Harris’ communications systems and capabilities.
• Develop and deliver technical proposals, presentations, and white papers that clearly articulate value to customers.
• Provide input on level of effort, cost, and feasibility to support opportunity qualification and budget alignment.
• Contribute to the Sales Capture Gate Process and support preparation of RFI/RFP responses.
• Lead or support the design and execution of complex demonstrations, including demo planning, customer engagement, and technical oversight.
• Collaborate with Product and Systems Engineering teams to translate requirements into solutions and architectures.
• Maintain strong awareness of product roadmaps and emerging technologies through regular engagement with Product Management.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams, channel partners, and customers as needed.
• Support Account Managers in developing country strategies and account plans.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively across the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and India.
• Strong knowledge of advanced tactical radios
• Solid understanding of communication systems and C4I architectures
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience, or graduate degree with 4+ years of related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including business/technical writing.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments with professionalism and composure.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to prioritize and assign tasks independently.
• Willingness to be based in Abu Dhabi.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Strong tactical IP networking skills.
• Minimum 3 years of systems engineering experience in the defense industry or military service.
• Experience with Night Vision Devices, Tactical Data Links (e.g., Link 16), or CDL Waveforms.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus, with the ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes demonstrations.
• Experience drafting system architectures and block diagrams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to quickly assess issues and drive resolution.
• Team-oriented, ethical, and results-driven mindset.
• Self-starter with the initiative to achieve results independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.