Senior Sales Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 3 May 2026
LOCATION
Glasgow
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Satellite mission design Orbital simulation (AGI STK) RF spectrum knowledge Technical proposal writing Customer-facing technical sales Systems engineering Remote sensing / Earth observation Cross-functional collaboration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Sales Engineer

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Global is hiring a Senior Sales Engineer in Glasgow, UK. This hybrid role focuses on Space Services, requiring satellite mission design expertise and customer-facing sales skills.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Sales Engineer focused on our Space Services offering, you will join a growing team responsible for providing unique space-based solutions to the commercial market. You will engage directly with the [Employer hidden] Account Executives and customer base to understand operational requirements, qualify opportunities, and design space-driven solutions. You will collaborate closely with the satellite architect and engineering colleagues to develop customer-driven solutions that leverage [Employer hidden]’s small satellite platforms, payloads, and global infrastructure.

  • Work as a senior expert within a team to support sales discussions with Space Services customers, assess requirements and design the best possible solutions.
  • Serve as the primary technical POC for the Space Services customer throughout the sales cycle.
  • Lead the preparation and delivery of technical presentations and reports explaining [Employer hidden]’s products and services to prospective customers.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts within the organization to assess feasibility of customer-driven solutions, refine scope and technical details of complex space mission programs, and generally represent the voice and requirements of the customer within the organization throughout the sales cycle.
  • Serve as a primary liaison between the sales and internal engineering teams and provide routine product updates and training to the sales staff and other sales engineers.
  • Lead the development of technical proposals and generating or sourcing technical content specific to the customer’s application or problem set in a timely manner to ensure customer deadlines and sales objectives are met.
  • Work closely with the sales team to identify gaps in current capabilities to drive the technology roadmap and enhance the product offering.
  • Support initial Space Services program execution through the System Requirements Review, providing systems engineering support to document customer requirements and ensure a seamless transition from sales to execution.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned technical professional with experience in customer-facing roles, bringing expertise in satellite mission design, development, and testing. With a strong engineering background in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems disciplines—or equivalent technical experience—you excel at understanding complex customer requirements and delivering innovative solutions.

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant Engineering (e.g. Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Systems), Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent combination of technical and work experience.
  • Experience in satellite mission design, development, and testing with a clear understanding of major mission design trades and scope drivers (power / payload duty cycle, communications systems / data budgets, ground stations, launch and environmental loads, EMI/EMC, thermal management, etc.).
  • Knowledge of satellite design and orbital simulation software (e.g., AGI STK).
  • Familiarity with satellite-based remote sensing and Earth observations techniques.
  • Familiarity with the radio frequency (RF) spectrum, specifically related to RF payload receivers.
  • Experience writing technical reports and proposals.
  • Experience presenting technical content to senior level management.
  • Experience in a customer-facing technical role.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and effectively communicating with other members of cross-functional teams.
  • Strong comprehension skills to enable timely understanding of complex customer requirements and identification of thorough and sometimes unique solutions.

Global Perks

  • ️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
  • Launch Attendance
  • Generous Time Off Policy
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Family Leave
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Healthy snacks & beverages in every office

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that owns and operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. Its proprietary data and algorithms provide the most advanced maritime, aviation, and weather tracking in the world. In addition to its constellation, [Employer hidden]’s data infrastructure includes a global ground station network and 24/7 operations that provide real-time global coverage of every point on Earth.

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