Defense Sensor Solutions Engineer - Technical Sales

OKSI; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision fully paid

Three weeks vacation

Automatic 401K contribution (5%)

Educational assistance

Contract-based bonuses

Job summary

OKSI is seeking a Sales/Solutions Engineer to bridge engineering and Business Development, translating sensor and autonomous platform technologies into customer-facing value propositions.

You will design live demonstrations, contribute to proposals, and collaborate with DoD programs. Travel to customer sites and trade shows is expected; DoD clearance and U.S. person status are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience combining a technical background with customer-facing, sales engineering, or applications engineering experience.
• Strong technical understanding of EO/IR sensor systems, autonomous platforms, and/or AI/ML-enabled sensing technologies.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience authoring technical proposal content.
• Working knowledge of DoD requirements, acquisition processes, and government contracting.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• U.S. person status (export control requirement).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites, trade shows, and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical resource for the Business Development team, translating OKSI's sensor and autonomous platform technologies into clear, customer-facing value propositions.
• Design and deliver live product demonstrations, proofs of concept, and technical presentations for prospects and customers at OKSI, customer sites, and industry events.
• Write and contribute to technical volumes of proposals, capability statements, and white papers.
• Partner with Business Development Directors and customers to understand mission requirements and translate them into deliverable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and program teams to relay customer feedback, assess technical feasibility, and scope new opportunities.
• Evaluate competitor products and emerging technologies to help position OKSI's solutions effectively.

Skills

EO/IR sensors

Autonomous platforms

AI/ML sensing

Technical communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering/Optical Engineering/Physics/CS

Job description

OKSI is seeking a Sales/Solutions Engineer to bridge engineering and Business Development, translating sensor and autonomous platform technologies into customer-facing value propositions.

You will design live demonstrations, contribute to proposals, and collaborate with DoD programs. Travel to customer sites and trade shows is expected; DoD clearance and U.S. person status are required.