Application Engineer

DropUp®; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Extensive training

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in aviation and marine is looking for an Application Engineer to transition technical hands-on experience into a sales-focused role. This full-time position is based in Dallas, Texas, and involves engaging with clients, analyzing specs, and developing proposals. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of experience with solid-state frequency converters and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Join a collaborative team and make a significant impact in a rewarding career path.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience with frequency converters or aircraft power electronics.
• Familiarity with aircraft electrical systems and hangar installations.
• Ability to bridge Sales/Marketing and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Engage with program offices and engineers to recommend solutions.
• Review technical documents for compliance and value opportunities.
• Lead the creation of quotes and coordinate sales strategies.
• Build strong relationships with key bases and contractors.
• Track installed systems and provide feedback for future proposals.
• Maintain CRM with opportunity status and forecasts.
• Monitor competitors and industry trends.

Skills

Hands-on experience with solid-state frequency converters

Technical drawing interpretation

CRM discipline

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Application Engineer – Marketing & Sales

Type: Full-Time, Salaried + Monthly Stipend

Travel: ~20%

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established and leading manufacturer in the aviation and marine industry with over 60 years of success. Known for innovation, precision, and excellence, they are offering a rare opportunity for a technically skilled professional to transition from hands‑on avionics work into a sales‑focused role with extensive training, career growth, and a real chance to make an impact.

Why This Role is Exciting

If you’re an avionics technician ready to stop “turning wrenches” and take your expertise into a customer‑facing sales role, this is your chance. You’ll leverage your hands‑on experience to drive new business and program growth for solid‑state frequency converters across U.S. and allied military and general aviation platforms. This role combines technical know‑how with solution selling, offering the ideal platform for someone hungry to grow in sales while staying close to the technology they know best.

What You’ll Do

• Applications Support & Solution Selling: Engage with program offices, base engineers, depots, primes, and MROs to understand needs and recommend the right solution for hangar, flight‑line, and platform applications.
• Spec & Drawing Analysis: Review technical specs, SOWs, schematics, and drawings for military and general aviation applications; identify compliance and value‑add opportunities.
• Proposal Development: Lead the creation of technical and commercial quotes; coordinate internal reviews and sales strategies.
• Program & Account Growth: Build strong relationships with key bases, MROs, contractors, primes, and resellers to achieve sales goals.
• Post‑Delivery Follow‑Up: Track installed systems, capture lessons learned, and provide feedback to improve future proposals and product roadmap.
• Forecasting & Pipeline Management: Maintain CRM with accurate opportunity status and forecasting.
• Market & Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor offerings and industry trends to inform product and sales strategies.
• Collateral & Events Support: Assist with datasheets, customer‑facing presentations, case studies, trade shows, and customer visits.

Who You Are

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience operating, repairing, or maintaining solid‑state frequency converters or related aircraft power electronics (400 Hz AC, 270 VDC, 28 VDC).
• Familiar with onboard frequency converters, aircraft electrical systems, and hangar/fixed‑mount installations.
• Comfortable interpreting technical drawings/specs and mapping requirements to configurable products.
• Experienced bridging the gap between Sales/Marketing and Engineering to deliver program wins.
• A results‑oriented, self‑starting communicator who can move seamlessly between shop‑floor practicality and executive program‑level discussions.
• Strong technical writing, presentation skills, and CRM discipline; proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable leveraging AI tools for productivity.
• Documented U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred (BSEE/BSEET) or equivalent hands‑on military/MRO experience with strong electrical knowledge.

Nice‑to‑Have/Pluses

• Experience with DoD procurement, UFGS, USAF/USN/USMC facility standards, or NAVFAC/USACE projects.
• Prior service as an aircraft electrician, avionics technician, or power systems field service engineer.
• Full‑time salary plus a monthly stipend.
• Extensive training to transition from technical hands‑on work into sales.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact programs with a leading aviation and marine manufacturer.
• Full‑time on‑site position in Dallas, Texas, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Join a company with decades of industry leadership, where your technical expertise directly translates into sales success. Grow professionally, make a measurable impact, and transition into a rewarding career path that blends hands‑on knowledge with business development.