Senior Sales Engineer

Raft; Colorado Springs (CO); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Raft, a leader in innovative public sector solutions, is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to bridge sales efforts with defense clients. This remote position requires technical insight and experience in defense procurement to effectively demonstrate product value and support DoD alignment. Join a collaborative, diverse team focused on excellence in customer service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare

401(k)

PTO

Commission

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical sales or solutions engineering in the defense sector.
• Strong understanding of DoD contract pursuits.
• Active Secret clearance, TS/SCI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product demonstrations and participate in technical discovery sessions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and articulate product value aligned with DoD requirements.

Skills

Technical sales

Solutions engineering

Defense procurement

Communication

Tools

Data platforms

AI/ML

Cloud architectures

Defense systems

Job description

Raft is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to act as a technical bridge between the sales team and defense clients, articulating the value of Raft's products aligned with DoD requirements. Responsibilities include conducting product demonstrations, participating in technical discovery sessions, and collaborating with engineering teams.

Candidates should have 5+ years in technical sales or solutions engineering in the defense sector, experience with DoD contract pursuits, a strong understanding of defense procurement, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of data platforms, AI/ML, cloud architectures, and defense systems is required.

The role requires up to 30% travel and an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred). The position is remote with a preference for candidates in Raft's hubs across several U.S. cities.

The company offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $250,000 plus commission, healthcare, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits. Raft is a customer-obsessed company focused on innovation and collaboration in the public sector, emphasizing diversity and equal opportunity.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Software Development