Defense Application Engineer – Aerospace (Remote Options)

3m; Maplewood (MN); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking an Application Engineer for Aerospace & Defense to collaborate with defense primes, suppliers, and government labs. You’ll translate mission needs into product specs and drive adoption in customer programs.

Responsibilities include leading technical engagements, providing training and support, and developing growth opportunities within defense accounts. Remote work is possible for some locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering (required).
• 5 years of application engineering/product development or related defense-focused experience.
• Experience translating customer needs into technical product performance criteria (defense or military context).

Responsibilities

• Build technical relationships with defense primes and government orgs.
• Collaborate with customers to define requirements for 3M technologies.
• Lead engagement activities for product specifications and adoption in programs.
• Translate customer needs into product requirements and explore development opportunities.

Skills

Customer engagement

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in science/engineering

Job description

3M is seeking an Application Engineer for Aerospace & Defense to collaborate with defense primes, suppliers, and government labs. You’ll translate mission needs into product specs and drive adoption in customer programs.

Responsibilities include leading technical engagements, providing training and support, and developing growth opportunities within defense accounts. Remote work is possible for some locations.