Sales Engineer

Gilat Satellite Networks is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With over 35 years of experience, we design and manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our innovative technology.

We are looking for a Sales Engineer to join Gilat’s Defense Solutions team.

As a Sales Engineer, you will be a technical pivot in Gilat’s activities in the Global Defense domain. You will closely support sales and post-sale processes and will lead diverse systems-integration activities, both within the Defense Solutions group and throughout the company. You will carry out feasibility studies and demos, systems design, networks sizing and link budget analyses for a variety of products and solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Overall technical responsibility for a variety of presale and post-sale activities revolving Gilat’s Defense Sales
• Lead complex system integration activities with Gilat’s solutions and components from external vendors to enhance the company’s offering
• Orchestrate cross-company technical efforts supporting strategic sales campaigns
• Understand and analyze customers’ requirements and address technical challenges
• Perform complex network designs (including link budgets, network sizing and Solutions BOMs)
• Prepare and deliver product presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients and to customers
• Manage RFP processes, closely collaborating with Operations, Product, R&D and Project mgmt.
• Plan, coordinate and manage Proof of Concept demonstrations and field trials

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of professional experience in an engineering role
• At least 2 years of engineering experience in the satellite communications field – big advantage!
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master’s degree in Engineering – an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in both Hebrew and English
• Strong ability to effectively lead projects and motivate teams in a corporate-matrix environment
• Organized and independent, with a “get things done” approach
• Strong interpersonal, customer service and sales skills
• Excellent technical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced, deadline driven environment