Senior Sales Engineer - Aviation & Test Systems
About the job Senior Sales Engineer - Aviation & Test Systems Senior Sales Engineer - Aviation & Test Systems Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Travel Role | ~30-40% Travel) A leading global engineering and test systems organization is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to drive growth across the aviation and aerospace sector. This role sits at the intersection of technical expertise and strategic sales, supporting major OEM relationships and expanding market share across North America. This is a high-impact, customer-facing role with visibility into cutting-edge aviation test systems, simulation, and engineered solutionsWhy This Role Stands Out:Direct engagement with top aerospace OEMs and industry leadersOwnership of high-value, long-cycle technical salesOpportunity to influence future aviation testing and engineering solutionsStrong internal collaboration with global engineering and product teamsHigh autonomy with entrepreneurial ownership of territory and pipelineWhat You'll Do:Serve as a trusted advisor to aerospace customers, building long-term partnerships Drive new business development and account growth across aviation clients Lead the full sales lifecyclediscovery, solution design, proposal, negotiation, and close Translate complex technical requirements into tailored solutionsCollaborate with engineering, product, and global teams to deliver high-impact outcomes Maintain and grow a strong pipeline of capital equipment/test system opportunitiesWhat You Bring:5-7+ years of experience in technical sales, engineering, or test systemsBackground in aerospace, defense, or aviation environmentsExperience working with or selling into OEMs or complex engineering organizationsAbility to navigate long sales cycles and high-value CAPEX solutionsStrong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.)Preferred Experience:Aviation component testing or simulation Capital equipment or engineered systems sales Exposure to ITAR/EAR, FAR/DFARS, or regulated environmentsMilitary or hands-on technical experience highly valued Compensation & Benefits:Base salary: $110K-$120KComprehensive benefits package Relocation support available for top candidates Why Partner with Northwest Talent Solutions:Northwest Talent Solutions delivers high-impact career opportunities aligned to long-term growth, not just job placement. Direct access to exclusive, high-priority roles not widely advertised Transparent, high-touch communication throughout the process Deep expertise in engineering, aerospace, and technical sales marketsFocus on career alignment, not volume recruitingConfidential search. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly with full details. AerospaceJobs #SalesEngineer #TechnicalSales #AviationCareers #DefenseJobs #EngineeringCareers #CapitalEquipment #OEM #TestSystems #IndustrialSales #HighImpactRoles #HiringNow #IndianapolisJobs #STEMCareers #LeadershipRoles #NWTS #HiddenJobs #ExecutiveCareers