Senior Sales Engineer

About Us  

Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) is a leader in advanced radiation shielding solutions for defense and aerospace applications. We work with government agencies, defense primes, and commercial space companies to provide innovative shielding technology that enables unparalleled payload flexibility and mission reliability.

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Role Overview  

We are seeking a Senior Sales Engineer who will serve as both a technical solutions expert and a quota-carrying salesperson. This individual will combine intermediate technical understanding with business acumen to identify opportunities, shape proposals, and close deals. The Sales Engineer will act as a trusted advisor to customers, helping translate mission requirements into CSC solutions while also being accountable for generating and closing sales.

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Key Responsibilities  

• Sales Generation & Pipeline Management  
• Drive new business opportunities with aerospace, defense, and commercial space customers.  
• Own the sales cycle from lead generation through contract close.  
• Meet or exceed revenue targets and growth objectives.  
• Work collaboratively with internal sales leadership, external sales partners, and channel relationships to maximize market reach.  
• Technical Pre-Sales & Solutioning  
• Engage with engineering teams to deeply understand CSC’s shielding products and capabilities.  
• Translate customer technical requirements into clear solutions and proposals.  
• Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer workshops.  
• Customer Engagement & Relationship Building  
• Develop long-term customer relationships at both the technical and executive levels.  
• Act as the customer voice internally, working closely with engineering, product, and leadership.  
• Represent CSC at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.  
• Proposal & Contract Support  
• Prepare RFI/RFP responses, technical content, and customer-specific solution packages.  
• Negotiate contracts in collaboration with leadership.

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Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Aerospace, or related field (or equivalent experience).  
• 5–10+ years of experience in sales engineering, technical sales, or business development in aerospace/defense/advanced materials.  
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.  
• Proven track record of independently generating and closing deals.  
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

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Preferred  

• Experience selling into space, aerospace, or defense markets.  
• Knowledge of radiation shielding, space materials, or spacecraft systems.  
• Existing network within U.S. government agencies, defense primes, or satellite operators.

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Compensation & Benefits  

• The expected salary range for this senior role is $130,000 – $160,000 base salary annually, plus commission and performance-based incentives. On-target earnings (OTE) are expected to be in the $180,000 – $220,000+ range for candidates meeting revenue goals. Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and location, in accordance with applicable laws across all U.S. states.  
• Competitive benefits package offered - including health, vision, and dental insurance, unlimited PTO, and Employer student loan contribution.

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Why Join CSC?  

• Opportunity to help shape the future of space safety and survivability.  
• Work at the intersection of advanced materials science and cutting-edge space systems.  
• Competitive compensation package with base + commission.  
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment.