Sales Engineer I

Safran S.A.; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in Wall Township (NJ) seeks a Sales Engineer I to support technical-commercial activities for the Evacuation Systems unit. You will work with internal teams and customers to analyze requirements, develop solutions, and prepare quotations.

This role involves pricing analyses, market research, and opportunity management in CRM. You will coordinate sales projects, assist with negotiations, and travel roughly 10–20% domestically and internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business, Marketing or another relevant field.
• Typically 2–4 years of experience in technical sales, sales engineering, aerospace manufacturing, or related fields.
• Experience preparing quotations, proposals, pricing analyses, or customer presentations preferred.
• Exposure to engineered products and customer requirements is advantageous.
• Certifications in technical sales or project management are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical-commercial sales support: analyze requirements, develop solutions, prepare proposals.
• Define quotations, pricing analyses, and RFQ/RFP responses for customers.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and support customer communications.
• Lead coordination of sales projects, ensure accurate CRM opportunity management, and assist with negotiations.

Skills

Technical sales

Quotation preparation

Pricing analyses

Customer communication

Market research

RFQ/RFP response

Negotiation support

CRM pipeline management

ERP/MRP data

Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint

English proficiency

French/Spanish a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Aviation/Business/Marketing

Tools

CRM systems

ERP/MRP data

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Safran Aerosystems' Wall Township, New Jersey facility is home to the North American headquarters of our Evacuation Systems Business Unit (SEV). Here, you will help design, manufacture, maintain, and support life-saving aircraft evacuation systems, including emergency slides, life rafts, and flotation devices. Building on more than a century of innovation, our teams play a critical role in the development, certification, and production of advanced aerospace safety equipment used around the world. As part of Safran's global Aerosafety Division, you'll contribute to technologies that help protect millions of passengers and crew members every year. You will also enjoy the collaborative culture and agility of a human-scale site backed by the strength and opportunities of a global aerospace leader.

Be part of a team that is driven by a strong culture, guided by shared values, and committed to making a positive impact by giving back to the communities where we live and work.

You will join the Sales Department of the Evacuation Systems Business Unit, taking on the role of Sales Engineer I within a team of talented professionals, reporting to the Sales Manager. You will work closely with internal teams (Sales leadership, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Contracts) and external partners (OEM and aftermarket customers).

In this context, your main missions will be to:

• Contribute to technical-commercial sales support:
  • Participate in customer requirements analysis, solution development, and proposal preparation
  • Define and prepare quotations, pricing analyses, and responses to RFQs/RFPs
  • Carry out market research and competitive analysis
  • Provide your expertise to customer communications, presentations, and customer development initiatives
• Manage sales opportunities:
  • Lead the coordination of sales projects and information flow
  • Ensure accurate opportunity management in the CRM system
  • Implement pricing and contract guidelines under the supervision of Sales leadership
  • Support negotiation activities and resolution of routine customer and order issues

The primary work environment is an office setting, with periodic work on the manufacturing floor or in test and demonstration environments (using appropriate PPE). Domestic and international travel of approximately 10% to 20% may be required, depending on customer and business needs. At Safran Aerosystems USA, we value service-oriented team players who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to adapt to our dynamic, innovative environment.

Education requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business, Marketing, or another relevant technical or commercial field preferred; equivalent combinations of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.

Experience requirements:

• Typically 2-4 years of relevant experience in technical sales, sales engineering, applications engineering, aerospace manufacturing, customer support, program management, engineering, or a related field
• Exposure to engineered products and technical customer requirements preferred
• Experience preparing quotations, proposals, pricing analyses, customer presentations, or similar commercial documentation is preferred

Certification requirements:

• Not specifically required, but relevant certifications in technical sales or project management are a plus

Skills requirements:

• Technical sales and customer requirements interpretation: Intermediate
• Quotation preparation, catalog pricing, and cost/price analysis: Intermediate
• Customer communication, relationship management, and negotiation support: Intermediate
• Market research, competitive analysis, and new-product evaluation: Intermediate
• RFQ/RFP response and proposal preparation: Intermediate
• Financial/business-case analysis, including ROI/NPV concepts: Basic to Intermediate
• CRM pipeline management, forecasting, ERP/MRP data, and Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint: Intermediate
• Aerospace product, manufacturing, quality, certification, and aftermarket concepts: Basic to Intermediate
• Written and spoken English: Proficient; French and/or Spanish is a plus

Travel requirements:

• Domestic/international travel of approximately 10–20% based on business needs

Are you looking for a position where you can not only learn but also make a real impact on the projects you'll be leading? Then this position is made for you!