Senior Sales Application Engineer

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS); California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Sales Application Engineer to lead technical solutions for cutting-edge aerospace technologies. In this pivotal role, you will engage directly with OEMs, ensuring compliance with stringent aerospace standards while managing product modifications. Your expertise will drive the success of mission-critical hardware used in aircraft cockpits worldwide. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to excellence, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in the aviation industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in aerospace and defense, focusing on electromechanical controls.
• Strong background in project management and compliance with aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical authority on various aerospace switch technologies.
• Evaluate customer-driven design modifications for compliance and feasibility.

Skills

Technical Authority on Electromechanical Controls

Project Management

Aerospace Standards Compliance

Customer Proposal Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master’s Degree (desirable)

Tools

Configuration Management Certification (CMII)

Job description

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Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) provided pay range

This range is provided by Round-Peg Solutions (RPS). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Recruitment Consultant at Round-Peg Solutions (RPS)

We’re thrilled to be partnering exclusively with Electro-Mech Components, a Tier 1 aerospace organization renowned for its highly reliable potentiometer switches, pushbutton switches, split-image switches, illuminated push-button switches & multi-switch assemblies, to find a Senior Sales Application Engineer to work directly with OEMs on critical product modifications.

This is your chance to be on the front lines of aviation innovation, owning onsite technical solutions for mission-critical hardware used in aircraft cockpits around the world.

Responsibilities of the Senior Sales Application Engineer

1. Serve as the technical authority on potentiometer switches, pushbutton switches, split-image switches, illuminated push-button switches & multi-switch assemblies, focusing on modification and customization of existing components.
2. Evaluate and implement customer-driven design modifications, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with stringent aerospace standards (e.g., DO160, Mil-STD-202, AS9100).
3. Lead product configuration management processes, including configuration identification, control, status accounting, and verification/audit, in accordance with AS9100.
4. Work directly with the customer, prepare and manage technical proposals, including cost, scope, and schedule estimates for customer-requested modifications.
5. Maintain full traceability of design changes and manage related documentation to support lifecycle reliability, compliance audits, and future upgrades.

Requirements for the Senior Sales Application Engineer

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
2. Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in aerospace and defense (A&D), specifically working with electromechanical controls and switches.
3. A CMII or equivalent Configuration Management certification is desirable.
4. Experience in project management is also preferred.

Are you an experienced Senior Application Engineer who excels at tackling complex challenges, ensuring safety and compliance, and working directly with cutting-edge aerospace switch technologies? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact and take full ownership of your technical decisions in a role where your expertise is valued. Don’t miss out — apply today!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing