Solution Engineer
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As part of the Salesforce Public Sector business unit, you'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge cloud technology and mission-critical national security. We deliver PaaS and SaaS solutions that meet the rigorous standards of NIST, FedRAMP High and CMMC - empowering defense agencies, aerospace primes, and government system integrators to modernize operations and accelerate mission outcomes. We're looking for an exceptional Solution Engineer to join our Aerospace & Defense (A&D) and Government SI team. In this role, you'll serve as the trusted technical advisor and "quarterback" of the sales cycle - uncovering mission requirements, architecting compelling solutions, and eliminating technical barriers to adoption across some of the most complex and high-stakes accounts in the federal ecosystem. If you're fluent in the language of defense acquisition, government contracting, and enterprise cloud architecture - and you love translating complex technology into clear mission value - we want to talk to you. Responsibilities
- Engage directly with defense agencies, Aerospace & Defense primes (e.g., Lockheed, Raytheon, Boeing, Northrop), and large Government SIs (e.g., Leidos, SAIC, Booz Allen, Accenture Federal) to understand mission goals, program requirements, and technical constraints
- Map customer challenges to the Salesforce platform portfolio, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, MuleSoft, Tableau, Agentforce, and Government Cloud Plus (GovCloud+)
- Design, build, and deliver compelling, tailored demonstrations and proof-of-concept solutions aligned to A&D and Federal SI use cases (e.g., program management, logistics, sustainment, case/investigation management, acquisition lifecycle)
- Clearly articulate Salesforce's security and compliance posture - FedRAMP High, DoD IL authorizations, CMMC alignment, and data sovereignty - to technical evaluators, CISOs, and program offices
- Lead and contribute to RFI/RFP/RFQ responses, Oral Presentations, and technical volumes for government acquisition vehicles
- Partner with Account Executives, Capture Managers, and Customer Success teams in a team-selling environment to support pursuit strategy and pipeline development
- Maintain awareness of the defense acquisition lifecycle (FAR/DFARS, OTA, IDIQ/GWAC vehicles such as SEWP, GSA MAS, CIO-SP3) to position solutions effectively
- Participate in product, sales, and technical training to maintain platform expertise and relevant certifications (Salesforce certifications, security clearance maintenance, etc.)
- Attain quarterly and annual objectives defined collaboratively with management
Requirements
- B.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of experience as a Solution/Sales Engineer for a CRM, enterprise SaaS, or mission IT company - ideally with A&D or Federal Government customers
- Demonstrated experience supporting Government SI partners or defense or intelligence community accounts or
- Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks: NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CMMC, DoD STIGs, and cloud security architecture
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (SaaS/PaaS), relational databases, API/integration architecture, and cybersecurity principles
- Experience with government acquisition processes - including RFI/RFP responses, oral presentations, and demo scenarios for technical evaluation boards
- Strong oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills - including the ability to engage both C-suite executives and hands-on technical evaluators
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, team-selling environment and manage multiple pursuits simultaneously
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to travel domestically (including to customer sites, military installations, and industry events), * Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Platform Developer, or Public Sector Solutions)
- Experience with GovCloud, AWS GovCloud, or Azure Government environments
- Understanding of OT/IT convergence in aerospace manufacturing and defense sustainment
Benefits & conditions
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