Sine Engineering builds the technology behind reliable drone autonomy, including communications, navigation, and control systems that enable coordinated multi-drone operations at scale.
More than 200 UAV manufacturers rely on our technologies, and our solutions power many of today's active interceptor operations. Through our dual-use platform, we support civilian innovation while helping democratic nations strengthen their technological advantage.
Any Drone. Any Scale. Anywhere.
We build resilient communication, navigation, and coordination systems for the age of autonomy.
We are seeking an experienced Sales Account Manager to strengthen our presence in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Engineering & Customer Engagement
Support business development and sales teams throughout the customer acquisition lifecycle.
Conduct customer discovery sessions to understand mission requirements, operational challenges, and technical constraints.
Translate customer needs into scalable drone, radio, autonomy, and sensor architecture recommendations.
Develop solution concepts, technical responses, statements of work (SOWs), and proposal content.
Present technical capabilities to executive, operational, and engineering stakeholders.
Act as a trusted advisor to OEM partners, defense customers, and government agencies.
Technical Demonstrations & Evaluations
If qualified, support flight demonstrations, proof-of-concept events, and field trials.
Develop test plans, success criteria, and demonstration scenarios aligned with customer requirements.
Lead customer acceptance testing and technical validation efforts.
Support trade shows, military exercises, technology demonstrations, and partner events.
Gather and communicate customer feedback to engineering and product teams.
Solution Architecture & Integration
Design and validate integrated solutions involving:
UAS platforms
Tactical and mesh radio systems
Command-and-control software
Autonomy software
Sensor payloads
Ground control stations
RF detection and situational awareness systems
Additional responsibilities include:
Supporting interoperability across multi-vendor ecosystems and government programs.
Assisting customers with system deployment, integration planning, and operational implementation.
OEM & Strategic Partner Support
Build technical relationships with drone manufacturers, radio providers, autonomy vendors, and government customers.
Support channel and OEM partner enablement through training and technical workshops.
Collaborate with product teams to prioritize market requirements and emerging operational needs.
Identify opportunities for expanded adoption and follow-on business.
Required
10+ years of experience in UAS, autonomy, aerospace, defense technology, wireless communications, or related industries.
Proven customer-facing experience in one or more of the following areas:
Sales Engineering
Solutions Engineering
Technical Business Development
Flight Operations
Systems Integration
Experience delivering technical presentations, customer demonstrations, and product briefings.
Strong understanding of:
UAS operations
BVLOS operations
FAA regulations and compliance requirements
Command-and-control (C2) systems
Tactical communications networks
Sensor integration and deployment
Ability to travel frequently to support customer engagements, demonstrations, testing activities, and industry events.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience with tactical radio and networking systems, including:
Silvus
Doodle Labs
Persistent Systems
MPU5
MANET technologies
Experience integrating and deploying:
EO/IR payloads
Radar systems
ADS-B solutions
Remote ID technologies
RF detection and situational awareness systems
Familiarity with:
ArduPilot
PX4
CubePilot
MAVLink
Ground control software platforms
Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), federal government, state government, or public safety customers.
FAA Part 107 certification and/or FAA Commercial Pilot credentials.
Experience working within government acquisition, contracting, or defense procurement environments.
What We Offer
Paid Time Off
15 days of paid vacation annually.
5 personal/sick days per year.
Leave accrues on a pro-rata basis from your start date.
Health & Insurance
Employees are eligible to participate in the Company's standard benefits programs, including:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Participation is subject to the terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements of the applicable benefit plans.
All benefits may be amended, modified, or terminated by the Company at any time, in accordance with applicable plan documents.
Join Us
If you're passionate about advancing autonomous systems and enabling the future of defense technology, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the next generation of autonomous systems.
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