Technical Sales Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Kistler Group; Rhode Island; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Sales Engineer in Aerospace & Defense, where your expertise will help shape the future of measurement technology. In this remote role, you'll leverage your 10+ years of experience to meet sales targets and develop strategies in the New England region. Your responsibilities will include building strong customer relationships, delivering technical presentations, and collaborating with engineering teams. With a commitment to innovation and growth, this position offers a chance to thrive in a dynamic environment while enjoying comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with 4% Company Match

Generous Personal Time

Generous Vacation Time

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technical sales, preferably in aerospace.
• Strong technical knowledge of sensors, electronics, and software.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and develop strategies in the New England region.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and prepare quotes.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Strategy Development

Sensor Technology Knowledge

Electronics Knowledge

Signal Conditioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in 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. Our Swiss-designed sensor solutions drive the future of electrified drive technology, industrial automation, and emission reduction.

About the Role: As a key player, you’ll be responsible for achieving sales targets for Aerospace, Defense, and Test & Measurement products in the New England region and Canada. This is a remote position, but you must be located in the New England region. Your mission? Building relationships, providing expert advice, and selling innovative solutions!

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 clients.
• Drive territory goals independently while working remotely.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales and Application Engineering teams.
• Prepare quotes and proposals; maintain CRM data.
• Participate in trade shows and product demonstrations.
• Deliver technical presentations to customers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

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

Why Kistler?

We value your expertise and offer growth opportunities in a global environment, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, plus a 401k with a 4% company match! Enjoy generous personal and vacation time. Ready to shape the future of measurement technology? Join us!

Kistler Instrument Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.