Technical Sales Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Kistler Group; Connecticut; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in measurement technology seeks a Technical Sales Engineer for Aerospace & Defense. This remote role requires expertise in sales strategies, customer relationships, and technical understanding of sensors. Join a team that values your skills and offers growth opportunities.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life and Disability Coverage

401k Plan with 4% Company Match

Generous Personal and Vacation Time

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical sales experience required.
• Aerospace market knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet/exceed sales targets and KPIs in your territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and new customers.
• Prepare price quotes and proposals.

Skills

Sales Strategies

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering, or applied physics

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Join Kistler – A Global Leader in Measurement Technology!

At Kistler, we’re revolutionizing industries with our cutting-edge dynamic measurement technology, helping customers optimize products and processes. From automobile development to smart factories, our Swiss-designed sensor solutions are driving the future of electrified drive technology, industrial automation, and emission reduction.

About the Role: As a key player in our team, you’ll be responsible for achieving sales targets for Aerospace, Defense, and Test & Measurement products within your territory, specifically covering the New England region and Canada. This is a remote role, but you must be located in the New England region. Your mission? Building relationships, providing expert advice, and selling innovative solutions that make a real impact!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Meet/exceed sales targets and KPIs in your territory.
• Develop sales strategies with the Sales Manager and Business Development team.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and new customers.
• Travel regularly within your territory to meet customers.
• Drive territory goals independently while working from a home office.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales and Application Engineering teams.
• Prepare price quotes and proposals; maintain CRM data.
• Participate in trade shows and conduct product demonstrations.
• Deliver technical presentations to customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace engineering, or applied physics, with 10+ years of technical sales experience.
• Aerospace market knowledge is preferred.
• Experience in sensor or signal conditioning/DAQ sales.
• Strong technical understanding of sensors, electronics, and software.
• Ability to develop sales strategies and build customer networks.
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems (SAP) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• US Citizenship and ability to lift 50 pounds and travel 50% of the time.

Why Kistler?

At Kistler, we value your expertise and offer opportunities for growth in a global environment. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, plus a 401k plan with a 4% company match! You’ll also enjoy generous personal and vacation time. Ready to join a team shaping the future of measurement technology? We look forward to meeting you!

Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.