Technical Sales Engineer

We’re hiring a Technical Sales Engineer to join as one of the early U.S. team members at a company at the forefront of the ISAM (In-Space Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing) market.

Combining advanced space hardware with AI-driven software, they are tackling some of the most critical space security challenges - and you’ll play a key role in building their U.S. presence while leading technical engagement with defence customers.

What they do?

The business is tackling one of the biggest challenges in modern defence: space security.

They’ve built a unique dual capability:

• AI-powered software platform → threat detection, assessment, and decision-making (understanding intent, behaviour, and risk in orbit)
• Hardware systems → enabling physical response capabilities in space

The strategy is increasingly software-first - helping customers:

1. Detect and understand threats
2. Make rapid decisions using AI
3. Then deploy hardware-based response when needed

This combination is driving strong traction across US and allied defence customers.

The Role

This is a high-impact technical pre-sales role at the centre of growth. You’ll be the person bridging product, engineering, and the customer - leading technical conversations across both software and hardware solutions.

You’ll bring a mix of technical credibility + customer experience and:

• Lead technical pre-sales engagements with defence and government customers
• Position both AI software capabilities and hardware solutions in a unified way
• Translate complex systems into clear, mission-focused value
• Support SBIRs, OTAs, and other contracting pathways
• Act as the technical counterpart to Business Development
• Own technical discussions locally, reducing reliance on overseas engineering teams
• Spend significant time customer-facing and in the field

Key strengths:

• Experience selling or supporting sales into US government customers
• Understanding of defence contracting (SBIR, OTA, etc.)
• Ability to discuss both software (AI/data) and hardware systems
• Comfortable operating in a build phase, high-growth environment

Likely backgrounds:

• Space (SSA, SDA, satellite systems, new space)
• AI / autonomy / defence tech
• Government or military (e.g. Space Force, NRO)
• Technical sales / solutions engineering into defence

Why This Role Stands Out:

• One of the first U.S. hires - real ownership and impact
• Work across both software and hardware, not just one side
• Direct influence on revenue and contract wins
• Opportunity to help build and scale the U.S. business
• High exposure to senior defence stakeholders