Sales Engineer, Military

Military Sales Engineer

We're looking for a Military Sales Engineer to serve as the technical liaison between Chromalloy and military, defense, and government customers worldwide. In this highly visible role, you will lead technical discussions, support military engineering approvals, develop strategic growth opportunities, and help expand Chromalloy's participation across military engine programs. Your expertise will play a critical role in strengthening customer relationships, supporting new business development, and advancing the adoption of Chromalloy solutions within the global defense aerospace market.

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location:

San Antonio TX;
Newnan, GA; or Remote

Travel: 25% or greater as business needs require

Schedule:

Remote

What You'll Be Doing

• Evaluate military and defense opportunities and identify the optimal Chromalloy site to support business case development and proposal efforts.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of Source Approval Request (SAR) packages and related technical documentation for government agencies.
• Lead technical responses and engineering discussions supporting military engine platforms and customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain processes to prioritize opportunities, support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, and develop compelling business cases.
• Build and maintain a centralized repository of military technical data and program knowledge across Chromalloy sites.
• Represent Chromalloy during customer visits, military trade shows, defense exhibitions, and industry conferences.
• Support business development activities through technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer briefings.
• Provide technical support for quality investigations, customer inquiries, and program-related challenges.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams to achieve military program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, export control requirements, and defense procurement standards

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace or industrial gas turbine engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting military or defense programs.
• Strong knowledge of DoD Source Approval Request (SAR) and Product Change Request (PCR) processes.
• Experience working with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), independent engine maintenance depots, and/or foreign military organizations.
• Understanding of aero-engine maintenance, repair processes, component life cycles, and failure modes.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive military program objectives.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting flight-critical propulsion systems and military engine programs.
• Knowledge of salvage, surplus, DER repair, and SAR repair processes for propulsion Critical Safety Items (CSI).
• Familiarity with military and commercial aero-engine markets, service intervals, and lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting technical business development, customer presentations, and defense industry events.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable…