Space & Aerospace Solutions Architect Lead

Chase Corporation; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chase Corporation, a global specialty materials company, seeks a Senior Sales Engineering Leader to drive strategic growth in space, aerospace, defense, and advanced satellite markets. You will collaborate with spacecraft engineers, materials engineers, and program teams to identify, specify, and commercialize advanced Sheldahl and Chase technologies for mission-critical applications.

The role requires strong technical credibility, commercial acumen, and the ability to develop early customer

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in technical sales or related fields in aerospace/defense.
• Track record selling technically complex solutions into aerospace, defense, satellite, electronics, or advanced-manufacturing organizations.
• Experience managing long-cycle opportunities from early engagement through production adoption.
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials, thermal-management systems, spacecraft hardware, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Strong consultative selling, relationship management, and cross-functional leadership.
• Willingness to travel 40–60% across North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies for priority space, aerospace, satellite, and defense accounts.
• Identify new customers, applications, and programs in established and emerging aerospace markets.
• Manage opportunities from early design engagement through qualification, production approval, and commercial conversion.
• Lead consultative technical discussions on requirements, reliability, and qualification standards.
• Translate customer requirements into product-development priorities with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Management.

Skills

Technical sales

Applications engineering

Aerospace engineering

Satellite systems

Relationship management

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Chase Corporation, a global specialty materials company, seeks a Senior Sales Engineering Leader to drive strategic growth in space, aerospace, defense, and advanced satellite markets. You will collaborate with spacecraft engineers, materials engineers, and program teams to identify, specify, and commercialize advanced Sheldahl and Chase technologies for mission-critical applications.

The role requires strong technical credibility, commercial acumen, and the ability to develop early customer