Application Engineer (Technical Sales) - Defense

Job Description Summary Role Summary/Purpose: The 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. Job Description Key responsibilities: Demonstrated experience developing technical proposals for military base electrification projects focused on generation, distribution and control Strong technical background in electrical power systems, power electronics, or energy systems supporting military mission‑critical applications. Proven experience supporting military or government programs, including requirements flow-down, compliance, and customer technical reviews. Ability to translate customer operational needs into system-level technical solutions and specifications. Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to serve as the primary technical interface with defense customers and prime contractors. Working knowledge of relevant defense standards, qualification processes, and configuration control practices. Ability to manage priorities, and workloads across multiple concurrent programs. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Required qualifications: Bachelors degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, or a closely related technical discipline from an accredited institution. Minimum of 5 years of progressive engineering experience, including application engineering, systems engineering, or power systems roles supporting complex technical programs. At least 3 years of experience writing technical proposals for electrical systems Demonstrated experience working in defense, naval, or government‑funded programs, including direct interaction with customers and program stakeholders. U.S. Citizen Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance Ability to travel up to 20% based on the business needs This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government. Additional Information GE 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). Relocation Assistance Provided: No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $108,600.00 and $181,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 29, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off. GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual. Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. 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