Field Application Engineer
As a Sales Engineer (Field Application Engineer), you’ll work directly with customers solving complex technical challenges in mission-critical, intelligent distributed systems. You’ll engage with advanced programs across defense and other critical industries, understand their technical requirements, and help teams adopt RTI’s leading software architecture to build reliable, real-time systems.
RTI technology is deployed across 400+ programs of record, including command-and-control, air defense, avionics, autonomous vehicles, and ground systems used by the U.S. and NATO. Beyond defense, our software supports power generation, medical robotics, and other mission-critical applications. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of software, systems engineering, and real-world applications—helping customers turn complex technical challenges into operational capabilities. Check out this blog that details exactly what an FAE does!
✨ What You’ll Do
Help teams building advanced defense systems choose their future software architecture.
Explain RTI technology to executives, architects, program managers and developers
Develop Proof-of-Concept prototypes and demonstrations with prospects
Develop sales strategies with your account manager teammate
Communicate customer technical requirements to Product Management and engineering to help evolve our technology
Join our active online developer community forum as an RTI and domain expert
Communicate RTI’s technology in published technical articles and speaking engagements
🎯 What We’re Looking For
BS or higher in engineering or computer science, MS preferred
5+ years in application-facing technical professional services or sales
Experience with one or more of: C/C++/Python/Java/.NET
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong understanding of OS and network concepts (UDP, Multicast, etc.)
Self-motivated sales attitude, comfortable on a team and without day-to-day direction
US Citizenship required *Due to applicable laws, government regulations and contract specifications, we are required to fill this position only with an individual who qualifies as a "U.S. Citizen."
💎 Nice To Have
Messaging or high-performance distributed systems
Embedded system experience
JMS, AMQP, MQTT and Web Services
Knowledge about current trends in the A&D Industry.
🌟 What We Offer You
Flexible working schedule
Remote working + Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home
Flexible Paid Time Off + “Real Vacation Bonus,” an additional bonus for taking more than 1-week of uninterrupted vacation
Annual bonus based on individual and company performance + other prizes and awards
We recognize employees for their achievements, offer great opportunities for career growth and development, and provide the tools they need to succeed
💙 How is life at RTI
We have been certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years both in Spain and the US. In addition, we were listed as one of the Best Companies for Women to Advance.
We live and work by our core values, which emphasize excellence, teamwork, and reaching your potential. Our motto is “Enjoy the journey,” above all we must enjoy what we do and have fun at work. At RTI, you will work in a positive, supportive, diverse environment with a team that truly cares about you.
We are defined by our “Working as One” culture and truly care about team’s interaction. That is why we plan trips for teams to get together in person, enjoy fun team-building activities and events, and feel more connected.
🌍 What We Do
Real-Time Innovations (RTI) is the data-streaming company for intelligent distributed systems. RTI Connext® software is the critical nervous system for over 2,000 designs across Aerospace and Defense, MedTech, Automotive, and Robotics. Connext is the only real-time data streaming platform that can both control demanding physical systems and integrate them with cloud applications. RTI helps organizations develop, deploy, and scale intelligence and physical AI from edge to cloud, faster. RTI Runs a Smarter World™. Learn more at www.rti.com.
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