Proposal Leader

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

📋 Description

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

• Offer technical guidance throughout the sales project lifecycle, from defining requirements and system architecture to proposal submission, design evaluations, and customer interactions.

• Act as a principal technical liaison with defense clients, prime contractors, and internal engineering, product management, and program teams.

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

• Maintain a balance between hands-on technical involvement and leadership responsibilities, including resource planning and capability development.

• Support both immediate program execution and long-term technological roadmaps within the defense sector.

• Oversee technical contributions, solution architecture, and risk assessment for proposals.

• Manage engineering resources, priorities, and workloads across various concurrent programs.

• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in leading and developing application engineering or technical teams within defense, naval, or industrial power contexts.

• Strong technical expertise in electrical power systems, power electronics, or energy systems applicable to marine or mission-critical environments.

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

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

• Experience with proposal support, encompassing technical contributions, solution architecture, and risk assessment.

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

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

• Ability to manage engineering resources, priorities, and workloads across multiple simultaneous programs.

• Excellent communication skills, allowing for the clear presentation of complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• 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, including roles in application engineering, systems engineering, or power systems supporting intricate technical programs.

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

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

• Must be a US Citizen.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Health Coach from GE Vernova, providing a 24/7 nurse-based 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.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.