Sales Engineer

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At Cesium Astro
, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, Cesium Astro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

The Skylark product line is focused on the rapid design, build, and test ofcutting-edge active phased array antennas (AESA) for terrestrial and airborne applications. Current programs span high-power, large-scale ground terminals for missile defense to commercial airline and helicopter connectivity solutions.

Cesium Astro is seeking a customer-focused Sales Engineer to lead technical demonstrations, evaluations, and field deployments of advanced SATCOM terminal solutions. This role serves as the primary technical interface between prospective customers and Cesium Astro's engineering and business development teams, showcasing the performance, capabilities, and mission value of our electronically steered antenna and satellite communications products.

The ideal candidate combines deep SATCOM systems knowledge with exceptional presentation skills and a passion for delivering compelling customer experiences. Success in this role requires the ability to configure systems, execute live demonstrations, troubleshoot issues in real time, and clearly communicate the operational and technical value of Cesium Astro solutions to customers and stakeholders.

• Lead customer demonstrations of SATCOM terminals across commercial, government, aerospace, and defense markets.
• Plan, configure, and execute live over-the-air demonstrations, field evaluations, and proof-of-concept activities.
• Travel to customer sites, test ranges, integration facilities, and industry events to support demonstrations and technical engagements.
• Operate, configure, and troubleshoot SATCOM terminals, electronically steered antennas, modems, RF equipment, and supporting network infrastructure during demonstrations.
• Develop demonstration scenarios that highlight key performance metrics, operational capabilities, network performance, and mission-relevant use cases.
• Serve as the primary technical lead during customer evaluations, ensuring successful execution of demonstrations and rapid resolution of technical issues.
• Partner with Business Development and Account Managers to support customer pursuits and capture activities.
• Conduct technical presentations, product briefings, architecture reviews, and solution discussions for customer stakeholders.
• Develop and communicate complete SATCOM system architectures, including user terminals, modem technologies, satellite networks, gateway infrastructure, terrestrial networking, and end-to-end traffic flow.
• Support proposal responses by developing technical content, solution architectures, and performance analyses.
• Translate customer operational requirements into demonstration plans, evaluation criteria, and technical solutions.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor throughout the customer evaluation and procurement process.
• Provide customer feedback and field insights to product management and engineering teams.
• Support…