Sales Engineer I

Safran; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Aerosystems in Wall Township, NJ seeks a Sales Engineer I to support technical-commercial sales and manage opportunities within the Evacuation Systems unit. You will collaborate with Sales leadership, Engineering, Program Management, and customers to shape proposals and pricing.

Domestic and international travel ~10-20% may be required. A bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in technical sales or related fields are preferred; certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 2–4 years in technical sales, sales engineering, or related areas preferred.
• Certifications in technical sales or project management are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical-commercial sales support: analyze requirements, develop solutions, prepare proposals.
• Manage sales opportunities: coordinate projects, maintain CRM data, assist in pricing and contracts.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer requirements interpretation

Proposal preparation

Pricing analyses

CRM pipeline management

Market research

Negotiation support

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM software

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

Join Safran Aerosystems: an international leader in aviation safety, fluid management and fuel systems. Our strength? Innovating to enhance flight safety (oxygen systems, evacuation systems, flotation systems) and driving the transition toward decarbonized aviation through sustainable fuels. 6,200 employees, operations in 7 countries, and one shared objective: a safer sky.

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.

• - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Aviation, Business, Marketing, or another relevant technical or commercial field preferred;
• - 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-Preferred
• - Relevant certifications in technical sales or project management are a plus
• - Technical sales and customer requirements interpretation-Intermediate
• - Quotation preparation, catalog pricing, and cost/price analysis-Intermediate
• - Customer communication, 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
• - 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

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