Defense Systems Application Engineer (f/m/d)
About the Role: We are looking for an Application Engineer (f/m/d) to join our TSS Defense Systems business, focused on our Spaceflight market segment. In this role, you will provide application support to enable sales growth at existing and new customers. We are a global team which develops, manufactures, and sells products in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) market. The ideal candidate for this role would be energized by the A&D industry and passionate about customer applications and customer experience.
This position will be located at our facility in Pleinfeld near Nuremberg, Bavaria, with the possibility of a hybrid remote work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
- Partner with Field Sales and Product Specialists to drive growth of existing products in target Space end uses. This includes supporting the sales team in strategic selling and market assessment activities as the application expert and ensuring application is aligned with existing product concepts
- Respond promptly to customer requests for technical support, including quality issues and/or integration issues in partnership with operations, field sales associates and product specialists globally
- Leverage customer relationships and market access as a key member of account and product teams to support matching internal capabilities with customer needs
- Partner with Application Engineers in other regions to support global customers and product development efforts
- Verify and validate that existing products meet fitness for use based on customer application requirements including the integration and use of the product. This includes coordinating internal testing in support of customer validation processes
- Partner with the product and technical team to analyze competitive alternatives and assess Gore’s product positioning and value proposition
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. Degree in Engineering (EE or ME preferred)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Application, Product Development, Design or Process Engineer with space flight knowledge is an advantage
- Proven ability to prioritize and drive multiple projects and/or customer support activities
- Proven ability to create and communicate comprehensive technical reports using analytical, problem solving, creative thinking, and reasoning skills
- Strong interpersonal skills rooted in the ability to positively influence, build long-term relationships and trustful networks with customers as well as colleagues
- Ability to influence cross functional teams to drive results internally and externally
- Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically, with the possibility of international travel
Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact
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