Military Sales Engineer

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

About the Role

We're looking for a Military Sales Engineer to serve as the technical liaison between Chromalloy and military, defense, and government customers worldwide. In this highly visible role, you will lead technical discussions, support military engineering approvals, develop strategic growth opportunities, and help expand Chromalloy's participation across military engine programs. Your expertise will play a critical role in strengthening customer relationships, supporting new business development, and advancing the adoption of Chromalloy solutions within the global defense aerospace market.

Location: San Antonio, TX; Newnan, GA; or Remote
Travel: 25% or greater as business needs require
Schedule: Remote

Responsibilities

• Evaluate military and defense opportunities and identify the optimal Chromalloy site to support business case development and proposal efforts.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of Source Approval Request (SAR) packages and related technical documentation for government agencies.
• Lead technical responses and engineering discussions supporting military engine platforms and customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain processes to prioritize opportunities, support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, and develop compelling business cases.
• Build and maintain a centralized repository of military technical data and program knowledge across Chromalloy sites.
• Represent Chromalloy during customer visits, military trade shows, defense exhibitions, and industry conferences.
• Support business development activities through technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer briefings.
• Provide technical support for quality investigations, customer inquiries, and program-related challenges.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams to achieve military program objectives.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, export control requirements, and defense procurement standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in aerospace or industrial gas turbine engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting military or defense programs.
• Strong knowledge of DoD Source Approval Request (SAR) and Product Change Request (PCR) processes.
• Experience working with the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), independent engine maintenance depots, and/or foreign military organizations.
• Understanding of aero-engine maintenance, repair processes, component lifecycles, and failure modes.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive military program objectives.
• Strong technical, analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting flight-critical propulsion systems and military engine programs.
• Knowledge of salvage, surplus, DER repair, and SAR repair processes for propulsion Critical Safety Items (CSI).
• Familiarity with military and commercial aero-engine markets, service intervals, and lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting technical business development, customer presentations, and defense industry events.