Senior Applications Engineer - Quoting & Sales Support

Element-U.S.-Space-; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid holidays and floating holidays

PTO

401k with employer match

PVTO

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible lab schedules

Lab bonus plans

Job summary

Element U.S. Space & Defense is seeking a Sr Applications Engineer in Santa Clarita, CA to support Sales and Operations with quotations for environmental, mechanical, dynamics, vibration/shock or EMI testing. Five years in related lab testing is required; strong customer interfacing and sales ability are essential.

The role focuses on calculating accurate quotes, working with multiple stakeholders, and helping win contracts. Growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in laboratory testing related to Environmental, Mechanical, Dynamics Vibration/Shock and/or EMI.
• BS degree preferred; experience may commensurate.
• Ability to sell testing services to prospects using EUSSD tools.
• Strong customer interface and service principles knowledge.
• Past program management or supervisory experience is highly desired.
• Knowledge of Military and Commercial Specifications is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists in day-to-day quoting process and ensures quotations are accurate, complete and on time.
• Develops and writes quotations for new and existing accounts.
• Optimizes pricing strategies on quotations to win the work.
• Collaborates with facility managers, regional sales managers, and customer service to set winning strategies.
• Answers technical questions from Sales and potential clients.
• Maintains awareness of service capabilities and competitive landscape and industry trends.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Customer interfacing

Communication skills

Sales experience

Program management

Education

BS degree preferred

Job description

Element U.S. Space & Defense is seeking a Sr Applications Engineer in Santa Clarita, CA to support Sales and Operations with quotations for environmental, mechanical, dynamics, vibration/shock or EMI testing. Five years in related lab testing is required; strong customer interfacing and sales ability are essential.

The role focuses on calculating accurate quotes, working with multiple stakeholders, and helping win contracts. Growth opportunities and a competitive benefits package are offered.