TL;DR

Field Applications Engineer (Defense Communications): Providing pre-sales technical expertise and support for Line of Sight (LOS) and Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) tactical radio systems with an accent on interpreting customer requirements, validating solutions, and executing flawless demonstrations. Focus on technical communication, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic engagement with defense sector stakeholders.

Location: Remote (US). US citizenship required for US Secret or NATO Secret clearance.

Company

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is redefining defense technology by engineering systems that enable precise, timely, and secure communication for military applications.

What you will do

  • Provide pre-sales technical expertise for LOS and BLOS tactical radio systems to support Business Development and Sales teams.
  • Interpret customer requirements, align them with product capabilities, and present system designs and technical concepts.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute on-site demonstrations, field trials, and customer engagements.
  • Manage logistical and technical setup for successful demos, including equipment preparation and troubleshooting.
  • Develop customer-facing technical materials such as briefings, CONOPS, and competitive analyses.
  • Collaborate with geographically dispersed teams and provide structured feedback to engineering and product management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering) or equivalent experience.
  • 5–10 years of experience in technical sales engineering or pre-sales roles within the defense sector.
  • Strong background in Line of Sight (LOS) / Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications technologies.
  • Experience working with U.S. government procurement processes, acquisition frameworks, and DoD budget structures.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret or NATO Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required for U.S. clearance).
  • Ability to travel up to 40% to U.S., Canadian, and international locations.

Nice to have

  • Strong Radio Frequency (RF) background with understanding of tactical LOS/BLOS transport networks and Software-Defined Radio (SDR) technologies.
  • Strong IP networking skills.
  • Knowledge of U.S. Army Air Defense platforms, architectures, and CONOPS.
  • Tactical communications experience.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience briefing senior military leaders and managing high-level relationships.

Culture & Benefits

  • Annual performance-related bonus.
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays.
  • Early finish on Fridays.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • Student Loan Assistance Program.
  • Array of voluntary benefit offerings.