Marine Sales Engineer

Sea Machines Robotics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Machines Robotics in the Boston area is seeking a Marine Sales Engineer who can translate customer requirements into practical autonomous vessel solutions. You will support the sales team with technical strategy, hardware scoping, and supplier coordination.

The role requires marine industry knowledge, US citizenship, and travel of 10–30% domestically and internationally. You will collaborate with product and engineering teams and help organize sea trials and customer training.

Qualifications

• US Citizen with 5 years experience in Marine Technical Sales/Field Service.
• Expert knowledge of marine vessels, navigation equipment and vessel systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel 10–30% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical processes to support sales and customer integrations of autonomy products.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for system interfaces.
• Develop customer-specific solutions and install guidance.
• Support field demonstrations, sea trials, and training materials.
• Maintain CRM communications and post-sales actions.

Skills

Marine technical sales

Vessel systems knowledge

Customer-facing communication

Travel readiness

Technical coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marine Studies

Job description

Vacancy: Sales & Business Development

Title: Marine Sales Engineer

Position Overview

The Marine Sales Engineer is responsible for supporting customer acquisition by providing customer-facing technical expertise to the sales team. The Sales Engineer evaluates customer applications, develops the technical strategy for commercial proposals, and is accountable for driving Sales Department processes related to technical implementation of Sea Machines autonomy products.

Responsibilities include hardware scoping, providing customer installation guidance, interface strategy development, technical coordination with suppliers, and development of customer-specific solutions. The Sales Engineer will support customer training execution with the creation of technical training materials and media.

The individual must possess a strong understanding of marine propulsion machinery, vessel systems, and marine perception sensors, with the ability to translate customer operational requirements into practical technical solutions.

The position requires the ability to develop solutions that improve the customer experience, reduce technical barriers to adoption, and build value for the Sea Machines product line. Marine industry experience in defense and/or commercial applications is required. The position is based in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

Primary Objectives

• Drive processes that support the Sales team and customers in technical autonomous vessel integration
• Assist in executing post sales action items across Sales to Engineering, Procurement, Field Support Depts.
• Manage communications with suppliers and partners required for system integrations and interfaces
• Work with internal product & engineering teams to validate product requirements.
• Support field demonstration efforts and organize sea trial events and customer exercises.
• Provide back up support to sales & marketing for promotional events
• Monitor the landscape for Federal business opportunities and requirements for programs
• Provide administrative support for CRM system

Required Skills and Qualifications

• US Citizen with 5 years experience working in Marine Technical Sales/Field Service with marine industry products.
• Expert knowledge of marine vessels, navigation equipment and vessel systems.
• Comfortable working with interfaces for marine propulsion, steering systems and perception sensors.
• Experience with marine industry software, USV offerings, or Captain’s Credentials are all favorable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marine Studies
• Eagerness to travel on average, 10-30%. Domestically and Internationally
• Effective communicator and creator with tier one writing and presentation skills