Your Job
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a technical background for a Junior Application Engineer position to join our Aerospace and Defense team. This junior role will work with the sales organization and engineering/product teams, gaining technical expertise and helping to create application-specific solutions that help drive customer success and revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have some exposure to aerospace and defense technologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to self-start and translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling sales support.
Our Team
You will be part of our dynamic Aerospace and Defense division, collaborating closely with sales, engineering, and product management teams to deliver innovative solutions in a highly regulated and technology-driven market.
What You Will Do
· Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and provide technical guidance on aerospace and defense products and solutions.
· Serve as a technical point of contact during the sales process, answering questions, conducting demonstrations, and preparing technical proposals.
· Work with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Product Management to develop customized solutions that meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
· Assist in preparing technical documentation, proposals, quotations, and bid responses in compliance with aerospace and defense standards.
· Stay current on industry trends, competitor products, and regulatory changes to provide market intelligence.
· Support post-sales technical issue resolution in partnership with customer support and engineering teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related technical field).
· Familiarity with aerospace and defense systems, regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR), and industry standards.
· Excellent communication skills, capable of translating technical information for diverse audiences.
· Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.
· Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites and industry events.
What Will Put You Ahead
· Understanding of connectors, cables, and related manufacturing processes.
· Experience with RF, avionics, propulsion, or aerospace-specific technologies.
· Familiarity with government contracting and procurement processes.
· Certifications related to aerospace systems or sales engineering.
· Exposure to CRM software, Microsoft 365 Suite, and technical drawing/diagram tools.
· Prior experience in technical sales support or application engineering within aerospace, defense, or related high-technology industries.
· Experience with managing a project from inception through shipment.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence.
With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us.
Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn!
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).