Application Engineer (Technical Sales) - Defense

GE Vernova; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 109,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an North America Defense Application Engineer to lead technical sales for defense programs, focusing on military base electrification and other defense opportunities. You will guide requirements, architecture, and proposals, interfacing with defense customers and prime contractors.

The role demands 5+ years in engineering, experience with electrical power systems or energy systems, and proven ability to write technical proposals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience in relevant roles.
• Experience writing technical proposals for electrical systems.
• Defense, naval, or government-funded program experience with customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical proposals for military base electrification projects and defense opportunities.
• Interface with defense customers, prime contractors, and internal teams to ensure requirements are met.
• Translate customer needs into system-level technical solutions and specifications.
• Maintain knowledge of defense standards and configuration control practices.
• Manage priorities across multiple concurrent programs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Customer-facing

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical discipline

Job description

Job Description Summary

Role Summary/Purpose:

The North America Defense Application Engineer will be responsible for technical sales for defense-focused programs, with primary emphasis on military base electrification projects as well as other defense opportunities

This role is responsible for providing technical leadership across the sales project lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture through proposal submission, design reviews, and customer engagement

The engineer will act as a key technical interface with defense customers, prime contractors, and internal engineering, product management, and program teams to ensure solutions meet functional requirements, technical/environmental standards, and mission objectives

Job Description

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience developing technical proposals for military base electrification projects focused on generation, distribution and control
• Strong technical background in electrical power systems, power electronics, or energy systems supporting military mission-critical applications.
• Proven experience supporting military or government programs, including requirements flow-down, compliance, and customer technical reviews.
• Ability to translate customer operational needs into system-level technical solutions and specifications.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to serve as the primary technical interface with defense customers and prime contractors.
• Working knowledge of relevant defense standards, qualification processes, and configuration control practices.
• Ability to manage priorities, and workloads across multiple concurrent programs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience, including application engineering, systems engineering, or power systems roles supporting complex technical programs.
• At least 3 years of experience writing technical proposals for electrical systems
• Demonstrated experience working in defense, naval, or government-funded programs, including direct interaction with customers and program stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
• Ability to travel up to 20% based on the business needs

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,600.00 and $181,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.