Senior Solutions Engineer - Aerospace and Defense
Xometry is seeking an experienced and charismatic engineer for a critical customer-facing Senior Solutions Engineer role within the aerospace and defense sector. This position supports the Sales team by providing insights and feedback from the front lines of the aerospace and defense engineering and manufacturing community. The role is a unique blend of customer engagement, technical expertise, and project management, reporting into 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, discovering 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.
The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant 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 required, with partner perspective considered a bonus. Deep familiarity with organizations such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX is essential, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing principles, including drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT). 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 necessary.
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.
Joining Xometry provides an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing company at the forefront of digital manufacturing. The company values team-focused engineers with digital fluency and a sincere enthusiasm for the aerospace industry, offering a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.