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Affinity Executive Search lists this Applications Sales Engineer opportunity in ronkonkoma, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Applications Sales EngineerSalary: $$ - $$ per yearLocation: Ronkonkoma, New YorkMinimum Degree: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field requiredRelocation Assistance: AvailableJob DescriptionCompany OverviewWe are a well-established and growing technology company serving the space, aerospace, power, and high-reliability electronics markets. With a strong track record of innovation and continued expansion, we are positioned for sustained growth. This role offers a defined career path with opportunities to advance into senior technical, business development or business management roles as the organization continues to scale.Position SummaryThe Applications Sales Engineer serves as the critical technical and commercial interface between customers, engineering, and sales. This role combines deep expertise in electronics, aerospace/space systems, and radiation-hardened (rad-hard) technologies with customer-facing engagement.You will drive business growth by developing technical solutions, supporting proposals, and ensuring our electronic components and subsystems align with evolving customer requirements in demanding environments.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary technical interface for customers across pre-sales and post-sales activitiesDevelop and present technical solutions, proposals, and product configurationsLead and support customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussionsIdentify customer requirements and position solutions in aerospace, space, and high-reliability electronics applicationsContribute to win strategies, capture planning, and pricing inputsBuild strong relationships with customer engineering, program, and procurement teamsAct as a subject matter expert in electronic components, subsystems, and rad-hard / radiation-tolerant technologiesTranslate customer requirements into optimized technical solutionsSupport applications involving power electronics, embedded systems, and space-qualified hardwareEvaluate competitive offerings and support differentiation strategiesTroubleshoot technical issues and address customer inquiries and objectionsSupport new product development from concept through productionProvide voice-of-customer feedback to engineering and product managementIdentify emerging needs in space, aerospace, and advanced electronics marketsAssist in defining and validating next-generation product requirementsContribute to long-term product and technology roadmapsAct as a liaison between customers, engineering, manufacturing, and business unitsCollaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teamsSupport internal and external technical training on products and applicationsQualifications:QualificationsEducation: Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field requiredExperience: 68+ years in:Applications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Technical SalesStrong background in electronics for aerospace, space, or defense applicationsExperience with radiation-hardened (rad-hard) or radiation-tolerant components and systemsFamiliarity with power architectures, electronic subsystems, and embedded computing (e.g., SBCs, flight processors)Experience supporting technical proposals and customer-facing sales efforts preferredWhy is This a Great Opportunity:Very well-established company with many customers and a full suite of products. They have been experiencing great top line and bottom-line growth. They are a key player in a field that is growing.Massive upward mobility. This position is on a fast track for promotion to senior sales, business development management, business unit management and potentially to VP.Great people and work environment.There may be flexibility with salary and bonus.Work with a number of major players in the space/aerospace market.
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ronkonkoma, NY, 11779, US
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