Application Engineer (Technical Sales) - Defense

North America Defense Application EngineerThe North America Defense Application Engineer will be responsible for technical sales for defense-focused programs, with primary emphasis on military base electrification projects as well as other defense opportunities. This role is responsible for providing technical leadership across the sales project lifecycle, from requirements definition and system architecture through proposal submission, design reviews, and customer engagement. The engineer will act as a key technical interface with defense customers, prime contractors, and internal engineering, product management, and program teams to ensure solutions meet functional requirements, technical/environmental standards, and mission objectives.Key responsibilities:Develop technical proposals for military base electrification projects focused on generation, distribution and controlSupport military or government programs, including requirements flow-down, compliance, and customer technical reviewsTranslate customer operational needs into system-level technical solutions and specificationsServe as the primary technical interface with defense customers and prime contractorsManage priorities and workloads across multiple concurrent programsPresent complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersRequired qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical discipline from an accredited institutionMinimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience, including application engineering, systems engineering, or power systems roles supporting complex technical programsAt least 3 years of experience writing technical proposals for electrical systemsDemonstrated experience working in defense, naval, or government-funded programs, including direct interaction with customers and program stakeholdersU.S.

CitizenAbility to obtain a SECRET security clearanceAbility to travel up to 20% based on the business needsGE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).