Senior Solutions Engineer - Aerospace and Defense
Xometry is seeking an experienced and charismatic engineer for a critical customer-facing Senior Solutions Engineer role. This position supports the Sales team by providing insights and feedback from the aerospace and defense engineering and manufacturing community. The role combines customer engagement, technical expertise, and project management, reporting to the Pre-Sales Engineering community, which is jointly led by Sales and Operations.
Key responsibilities include partnering with Account Executives to drive account growth and retention, organizing and executing major projects, and proactively identifying and addressing potential manufacturing challenges, including design for manufacturability (DFM). The role also involves assisting Pre-Sales Engineering with knowledge gathering and compiling competitive quotes, as well as providing project management and oversight on complex opportunities.
Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in aerospace and defense engineering and manufacturing roles, with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Experience using Xometry’s services from a customer perspective is preferred. A strong understanding of manufacturing principles, including drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT), is essential. Proficiency in CNC machining is particularly important, while experience with composites, plastics, harnesses, and sheet metal fabrication is advantageous. Familiarity with compliance and certification requirements such as ISO9001, AS9100d, ITAR, and NIST is also required.
The estimated base salary range for this role is $101,000 to $150,000 annually, plus commission, depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. Xometry offers a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off, and other wellbeing resources.
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing company at the forefront of digital manufacturing. If you are a successful, experienced, team-focused engineer with digital fluency and a sincere enthusiasm about the aerospace industry, this could be the right role for you.