Pre Sales Applications Engineer

SoCode Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SoCode Limited is seeking a Pre-Sales Applications Engineer to bridge cutting-edge technology and real-world customer requirements. This hands-on, customer-facing role involves collaborating with sales, product, and engineering teams to design solutions, deliver demonstrations, and provide technical expertise throughout the sales process.

You will split time between customer meetings, lab testing, field deployments, and technical problem solving, building demo environments and preparing

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, CS or related field.
• Experience in Pre-Sales/Applications/Systems Engineering or similar technical customer-facing role.
• Ability to present technical solutions to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally (approx. 10-40%).

Responsibilities

• Support the sales process from initial engagement through contract award.
• Translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, workshops, demos, and PoCs.
• Develop expertise across hardware, software, and integrated systems.
• Collaborate with product teams to feed customer feedback for future development.
• Build and test demonstration environments, use cases, and technical collateral.
• Support customer deployments and field activities as needed.
• Produce high-quality proposals and technical content.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across hardware, software, networking, and RF.

Skills

RF fundamentals

Spectrum analysis

Signal processing

Linux administration

IP networking

Scripting

APIs & data integration

Problem solving

Customer communication

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Tools

RF testing equipment

Lab testing environments

Linux-based systems

Networking hardware

Job description

Pre-Sales Applications Engineer

Are you a technically strong engineer who enjoys solving complex customer challenges? Our client is looking for a Pre-Sales Applications Engineer to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world customer requirements.

This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role where you'll work closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to design solutions, deliver demonstrations, and provide technical expertise throughout the sales process. You'll split your time between customer meetings, lab‑based testing, field deployments, and technical problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sales process from initial customer engagement through to contract award.
• Translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Deliver technical presentations, workshops, demonstrations, and proof‑of‑concept activities.
• Develop deep expertise across hardware, software, and integrated system solutions.
• Collaborate with product teams, providing customer and market feedback to influence future development.
• Build and test demonstration environments, application use cases, and technical documentation.
• Support customer deployments and field activities when required.
• Produce high‑quality proposals, bid content, and technical collateral.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across hardware, software, networking, and RF environments.

About You

You’ll combine strong technical knowledge with excellent communication skills and enjoy working directly with customers.

Key technical skills include:

• Strong understanding of RF principles, spectrum analysis, signal processing, and related technologies.
• Experience working with RF equipment, telecommunications, defence, or adjacent industries.
• Confidence administering and troubleshooting Linux‑based systems.
• Good understanding of IP networking, including TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools, plus familiarity with APIs and data integration.
• A structured approach to troubleshooting and problem‑solving.

Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in Pre‑Sales Engineering, Applications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a similar technical customer‑facing role.
• Ability to confidently present technical solutions to a range of audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally (approximately 10-40%).
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work with advanced technology in challenging and rewarding environments.
• Varied role with exposure to customers, product development, and field operations.
• Collaborative team culture with strong opportunities for technical growth and career development.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative technology business where you can combine deep technical expertise with customer engagement and play a key role in delivering solutions to complex engineering challenges.