Sales Engineer

Santa Maria, CA

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Description:
We are seeking a results-driven Sales Engineer to support the sale of DICES communication systems to government and commercial customers. Based in Santa Maria, CA, this position plays a critical role in identifying customer requirements, presenting technical solutions, and driving new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering and project teams to ensure tailored solutions meet mission-critical needs. This role requires up to 25% travel to customer sites for product demonstrations, system evaluations, and relationship development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical expert in DICES communication systems during pre-sales and post-sales activities
• Understand customer requirements and provide tailored product and solution recommendations
• Prepare and deliver compelling product presentations, demonstrations, and proposals
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, and customer service teams
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients while identifying new opportunities
• Represent the company at industry events and customer meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Communications, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, preferably in defense or communications systems
• Strong understanding of communication system architecture and integration
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer relationship skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (if required)

How You Will Be Rewarded

Salary Range: $120,000 - 140,000

We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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