Field Application/Sales Engineer (electronics)- REMOTE

Henderson Group Recruiting; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Remote work

Job summary

Henderson Group is seeking a Field Application/Sales Engineer (electronics) for a fully remote role covering Texas and Canada. You will support regional sales managers by understanding customer requirements and recommending FPGA/DSP-based embedded computing solutions for aerospace and defense applications.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 3+ years in a customer-facing technical position, and the ability to travel 50% or more (overnight trips).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• 3+ years in Field Applications Engineering, Technical Sales Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar.
• Strong hardware/software integration and embedded computing knowledge.
• Experience gathering customer requirements and translating to technical needs.
• Proven ability to provide technical sales support and collaborate with regional sales managers.
• Experience presenting technical information, product capabilities and solutions to customers.
• Strong understanding of FPGA/DSP-based embedded hardware.
• Strong understanding of RF and analog technologies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50%+ (overnight/multi-day trips).
• Willingness to travel ~two weeks per month depending on demand.

Responsibilities

• Support regional sales managers by understanding customer requirements and recommending technical solutions.
• Present product portfolios, roadmaps, and application capabilities to customers.
• Serve as a technical bridge between customers, sales, and internal teams during pre-sales engagements.
• Provide ongoing technical assistance throughout customer relationships.
• Collaborate across sales, engineering, and customer organizations to drive outcomes.

Skills

Embedded computing

FPGA/DSP hardware

Requirements gathering

Technical sales support

Customer engagement

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

VPX/OpenVPX

SOSA/MOSA

Job description

Field Application/Sales Engineer (electronics)- REMOTE

Austin, TX

The Company

Join a technology leader delivering advanced embedded computing solutions for demanding aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

The company develops high-performance open-architecture computing platforms, FPGA/DSP-based systems, and advanced RF and signal-processing solutions used in mission-critical environments.

This is an opportunity to join a technically strong organization with exceptional products, experienced engineering teams, and a growth strategy focused on expanding both vertically and horizontally across its markets.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and regional sales managers.

Support advanced FPGA, DSP, RF, and embedded computing solutions.

Present product portfolio, technical roadmaps, and application capabilities.

Help customers identify the right solutions for complex aerospace and defense applications.

Work across the complete customer engagement lifecycle, from requirements gathering and pre-sales support through implementation and ongoing technical support.

Gain exposure to a broad portfolio of advanced embedded computing technologies.

Join a stable organization that continues to invest in innovative products and future market opportunities.

The role is fully remote within the assigned territory, with 50%+ travel, often involving overnight and multi-day customer visits — ability to travel regularly, often two weeks per month or depending on customer demand.

They Value and Appreciate Their Employees

The company values technically capable, customer-focused professionals who can collaborate effectively across sales, engineering, and customer organizations.

The company encourages Field Application Engineers to become involved throughout the customer engagement process, take ownership of technical challenges, and contribute ideas that improve customer outcomes and support business growth.

Your Role with the Company

As a Field Application Engineer, you will support regional sales managers by understanding customer requirements, recommending appropriate technical solutions, and presenting products and technology roadmaps.

You will act as the technical bridge between customers, sales, and internal teams, supporting pre-sales engagements and providing technical assistance throughout the customer relationship.

Community Information

Austin, Texas, is a major technology and engineering hub with a strong presence in semiconductor, embedded computing, aerospace, defense, and advanced technology industries.

The area offers a diverse professional community, a growing technology ecosystem, and access to a wide range of cultural, recreational, and outdoor activities.

This position is fully remote, with candidates expected to support a regional territory extending across Texas and into Canada. Regular customer travel is required.

Background Profile

Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Field Applications Engineering, Technical Sales Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a comparable customer-facing technical role.

• Strong technical understanding of hardware/software integration and embedded computing systems.

• Experience gathering customer requirements and translating customer needs into technical requirements or product recommendations.

• Proven ability to provide technical sales support and collaborate with regional sales managers.

• Experience presenting technical information, product capabilities, and solutions to customers.

• Strong understanding of FPGA/DSP-based embedded hardware.

• Strong understanding of RF and analog technologies.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Customer-focused, self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Willingness and ability to travel 50% or more, including overnight and multi-day trips.

• Ability to travel regularly, often approximately two weeks per month depending on customer demand.

Desired

• Experience supporting aerospace and defense customers.

• Familiarity with open-architecture computing platforms and standards, such as: VPX / OpenVPX, SOSA and MOSA, PCIe, Graphics/GPU computing

Additional Job Details

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000

• Location: Austin, TX

• Type of Role: Full-time, Direct Hire - REMOTE

• Travel Required: 50%+ travel (depending on customer demand)

• Relocation Assistance: Yes

• Visa Sponsorship: U.S. Citizen, Green Card