Senior Sales Engineer
Location: In-Office Remote/Hybrid Options
About the Role
We are seeking a Sr. Sales Engineer to join TechnoMile's growing team and help drive revenue growth for our AI-powered government contracting platform. This is a client-facing technical sales role where you'll bridge the gap between our sophisticated Growth and Contracts Suites and the complex needs of government contractors ranging from Fortune 500 companies to growing small businesses.
As a Sr. Sales Engineer at TechnoMile, you'll be the technical champion for prospects evaluating our transformative AI platform that manages the entire lifecycle from go-to-market through contract closeout. You'll work closely with our sales team to demonstrate how our purpose-built solutions streamline BD processes, optimize contract management, and enhance compliance for companies doing business with the federal government.
What You'll Do
Lead Technical Sales Activities
Conduct compelling product demonstrations of our Growth Suite (Growth CRM, WinIt CRM, NoticesIQ, GovSearchAI) and Contracts Suite (Contract Lifecycle Management, Pre-Award Management, Transform Copilot) to prospective clients
Present technical and business aspects of proposed solutions to a C-Level audience
Partner with Account Executives to develop technical sales strategies and account plans
Lead technical discussions during the sales process and respond to RFPs with accurate technical specifications
Customer Engagement & Relationship Building
Serve as the primary technical advisor during the sales cycle, understanding unique customer requirements in the government contracting and aerospace/defense spaces
Build and maintain relationships with key technical stakeholders including BD teams, capture managers, contracts professionals, and IT decision makers
Provide technical consultation on how TechnoMile's Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics 365-based solutions integrate with existing enterprise systems
Support customers through technical evaluations and pilot implementations / trials
Product Expertise & Market Intelligence
Maintain deep knowledge of TechnoMile's AI-powered platform, including our ElevateAI Service, data lake capabilities, and government contracting-specific features
Map client business processes (GovCon BD, capture, proposal, contract lifecycle, compliance, procurement) to TechnoMile's platform
Stay current on government contracting trends, compliance requirements, and competitive landscape
Translate regulatory/contracting requirements faced by prospective clients (NIST 800-171, CMMC, ITAR, FedRAMP) into solution positioning
Advise on integrations with systems like ERP (Costpoint, SAP, Oracle), CRM (Dynamics 365, Salesforce), and collaboration platforms
Differentiate TechnoMile against competitors (e.g. Deltek, Icertis, CRM-native solutions) in high-stakes evaluations
Collaborate with Product Management to relay customer feedback and influence product roadmap
Pipeline Development & Revenue Growth
Work with marketing to participate in industry events, webinars, and conferences focused on government contracting
Identify and qualify technical requirements for opportunities
Achieve quarterly and annual sales targets through technical wins
Qualifications
Required Experience & Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
8 years of experience in technical sales, sales engineering, or customer-facing pre-sales technical role
Proven track record of success in B2B software sales, preferably in the large government contracting or aerospace/defense
Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred) and/or contract lifecycle management systems
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of enterprise software architectures, APIs, and system integrations
Familiarity with government contracting processes, compliance requirements, and the federal procurement landscape
Experience with cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, Salesforce) and SaaS deployment models
Ability to quickly learn and articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Essential Competencies
Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to tailor messaging to different stakeholder levels
Strong problem-solving abilities and consultative approach to customer needs
Experience managing multiple opportunities simultaneously through complex sales cycles
Comfortable with travel (up to 15%) to client sites and industry events
Self-motivated with ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience selling to government contractors, defense companies, or aerospace firms
Knowledge of federal contracting regulations
Experience with Shipley-based capture methodologies or similar structured sales processes
Background in business development, capture management, or contracts administration
Relevant certifications such as Certified Sales Professional (CSP) or Salesforce certifications
Deep understanding of the GovCon business development lifecycle (from pipeline creation through contract award and management)
Knowledge of government contracting compliance frameworks (CUI/FCI, FAR/DFARS clauses, CMMC readiness)
Hands-on experience scoping SaaS deployments in highly regulated environments (FedRAMP Moderate/High, ITAR, Aerospace & Defense cloud security)
Ability to articulate ROI, efficiency gains, and FTE savings in terms that resonate with CFO, CIO, and BD leadership stakeholders
Familiarity with data migration, reporting/analytics, and AI-enabled tools in the context of GovCon workflows
Who We Are
TechnoMile provides AI-enabled cloud solutions that empower GovCon, aerospace and defense, and other government-focused companies to modernize operations. Our SaaS products help clients:
Optimize business development and sales processes.
Streamline and de-risk contract management.
Unlock the value of public and private data for a competitive advantage.
Today, more than 200 companies rely on TechnoMile, including over half of the top 10 federal defense contractors and the top 10 IT government contractors.
Our Culture
Hungry, Humble, and Smart. We foster continuous learning and career growth with ongoing development opportunities.
Innovative. We embrace challenges and create solutions others cannot.
Accessible. With an open-door policy, we value transparency and collaboration across all levels.
Global. With teams across the U.S. and India, we collaborate worldwide with one mission.