Sales Engineer

SPIRE AG seeks a Senior Sales Engineer to act as the primary technical liaison for Space Services clients, designing solutions and leading technical discussions throughout the sales lifecycle.

In this position, the successful candidate will serve as the main technical point of contact for customers, bridging the gap between sales efforts and internal engineering capabilities. The role focuses on supporting sales discussions, designing tailored solutions for Space Services clients, and ensuring the organization effectively captures and communicates customer requirements internally.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team in preparing and delivering technical presentations and reports that explain products and services to clients.
• Partner with cross-functional groups to evaluate the feasibility of customer-driven solutions and refine project scopes.
• Act as a bridge between sales teams and internal engineering departments, providing necessary product updates and training.
• Oversee the creation of technical proposals and generate content for customer applications.
• Identify gaps in current capabilities to influence the technology roadmap and improve product offerings.
• Assist with initial program execution, including System Requirements Review and the documentation of customer needs.

Requirements

• Proven track record in customer-facing technical positions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent technical work experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams.
• Ability to present technical material to senior or executive management.
• Background in satellite mission design, development, and testing, with a solid grasp of major mission design trades.
• Proficiency in writing technical reports and proposals.
• Strong interpersonal abilities to build relationships with clients.
• Excellent comprehension skills to quickly understand complex customer requirements.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of satellite design and orbital simulation software, such as AGI STK.
• Familiarity with satellite-based remote sensing and Earth observations techniques.
• Understanding of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, particularly RF payload receivers.

About the company

SPIRE AG, operating under the Spire Global brand, is a space-to-cloud analytics firm that owns and manages the largest multi-purpose satellite constellation. The company leverages proprietary data and algorithms to provide advanced tracking for maritime, aviation, and weather applications. With a global ground station network and 24/7 operations, Spire delivers real-time global coverage aimed at improving life on Earth through space-derived data.

• Mission-driven focus on improving life on Earth through space data.
• Operation of the world's largest multi-purpose satellite constellation.
• Provision of advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking services.
• Global real-time coverage supported by a 24/7 ground station network.