Aerospace & Defense Testing: Solutions Sales Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Element Materials Technology in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Sales Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between our laboratory operations and commercial teams. You will analyze customer testing requirements, develop technical solutions, create testing plans, and build competitive proposals that help drive business growth.

The role combines engineering expertise with customer-focused problem solving and commercial decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a testing laboratory environment.
• Experience in Environmental Testing, Dynamics Testing (Shock & Vibration), or EMI/EMC Testing.
• Strong understanding of engineering test methods and laboratory operations.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into executable test programs.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-facing or proposal development experience preferred.
• Preferred: experience supporting testing programs to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, RTCA DO-160.

Responsibilities

• Review customer RFQs and technical requirements
• Assess testing feasibility and define project scope
• Develop test plans, schedules, and pricing proposals
• Estimate labor, equipment, and facility requirements
• Partner with operations teams to ensure successful project execution
• Collaborate with Business Development Managers to support customer opportunities
• Help drive revenue growth through accurate technical solutions and proposal development

Skills

Environmental Testing

Dynamics Testing

EMI/EMC Testing

Testing laboratory experience

Technical requirement interpretation

Customer-facing / proposals

Communication skills

Job description

Element Materials Technology in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Sales Engineer to serve as the technical bridge between our laboratory operations and commercial teams. You will analyze customer testing requirements, develop technical solutions, create testing plans, and build competitive proposals that help drive business growth.

The role combines engineering expertise with customer-focused problem solving and commercial decision-making.