Proposal Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage a team of application engineers dedicated to defense-oriented programs.

• Support various initiatives such as marine platforms, military base electrification, pulsed power systems, and projects sponsored by Naval Research.

• Provide technical guidance throughout the sales project lifecycle, including requirements definition, system architecture, proposal submission, design reviews, and customer interactions.

• Act as a primary technical liaison with defense customers, prime contractors, and internal teams in engineering, product management, and program development.

• Ensure that solutions align with mission requirements, compliance regulations, and performance goals.

• Balance hands-on technical engagement with leadership responsibilities, resource planning, and capability enhancement.

• Assist in executing immediate program objectives while shaping long-term technology strategies within the defense sector.

• Oversee technical execution across various projects.

• Identify technical risks while providing insights for proposals and solution architectures.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related technical field from an accredited institution.

• At least 8 years of progressive engineering experience, encompassing application engineering, systems engineering, or power systems roles that support intricate technical programs.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in leading technical teams, including mentoring engineers and managing technical execution across multiple projects.

• Proven experience in defense, naval, or government-funded programs, with direct engagement with customers and program stakeholders.

• Experience in leading and developing application engineering or technical teams within defense, naval, or industrial power sectors.

• Strong technical expertise in electrical power systems, power electronics, or energy systems for marine or mission-critical applications.

• Documented experience supporting military or government programs, including requirements flow-down, compliance, and customer technical reviews.

• Capability to convert customer operational requirements into system-level technical solutions and specifications.

• Experience with proposal support, including technical contributions, solution architecture, and risk identification.

• Strong interpersonal skills to act as the main technical contact for defense customers and prime contractors.

• Familiarity with relevant defense standards, qualification processes, and configuration control practices.

• Ability to oversee engineering resources, set priorities, and manage workloads across multiple concurrent programs.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screen, if applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary.

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Prescription drug coverage.

• 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Flexible time off policy.

• Fully remote work options.