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As a Sales Engineer (Field Application Engineer), you’ll work directly with customers solving complex technical challenges in mission-critical, intelligent distributed systems. You’ll engage with advanced programs across defense and other critical industries, understand their technical requirements, and help teams adopt RTI’s leading software architecture to build reliable, real-time systems. RTI technology is deployed across 400+ programs of record, including command-and-control, air defense, avionics, autonomous vehicles, and ground systems used by the U.S. and NATO. Beyond defense, our software supports power generation, medical robotics, and other mission-critical applications. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of software, systems engineering, and real-world applications—helping customers turn complex technical challenges into operational capabilities. Check out this blog that details exactly what an FAE does! ✨ What You’ll Do Help teams building advanced defense systems choose their future software architecture. Explain RTI technology to executives, architects, program managers and developers Develop Proof-of-Concept prototypes and demonstrations with prospects Develop sales strategies with your account manager teammate Communicate customer technical requirements to Product Management and engineering to help evolve our technology Join our active online developer community forum as an RTI and domain expert Communicate RTI’s technology in published technical articles and speaking engagements 🎯 What We’re Looking For BS or higher in engineering or computer science, MS preferred 5+ years in application-facing technical professional services or sales Experience with one or more of: C/C++/Python/Java/.NET Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong understanding of OS and network concepts (UDP, Multicast, etc.) Self-motivated sales attitude, comfortable on a team and without day-to-day direction US Citizenship required *Due to applicable laws, government regulations and contract specifications, we are required to fill this position only with an individual who qualifies as a "U.S. Citizen." 💎 Nice To Have Messaging or high-performance distributed systems Embedded system experience JMS, AMQP, MQTT and Web Services Knowledge about current trends in the A&D Industry. 🌟 What We Offer You Flexible working schedule Remote working + Home Office Stipend to cover the costs of working from home Flexible Paid Time Off + “Real Vacation Bonus,” an additional bonus for taking more than 1-week of uninterrupted vacation Annual bonus based on individual and company performance + other prizes and awards We recognize employees for their achievements, offer great opportunities for career growth and development, and provide the tools they need to succeed 💙 How is life at RTI We have been certified as a Great Place to Work for six consecutive years both in Spain and the US . In addition, we were listed as one of the Best Companies for Women to Advance . We live and work by our core values , which emphasize excellence, teamwork, and reaching your potential. Our motto is “Enjoy the journey,” above all we must enjoy what we do and have fun at work. At RTI, you will work in a positive, supportive, diverse environment with a team that truly cares about you. We are defined by our “Working as One” culture and truly care about team’s interaction. That is why we plan trips for teams to get together in person, enjoy fun team-building activities and events, and feel more connected. 🌍 What We Do Real-Time Innovations (RTI) is the data-streaming company for intelligent distributed systems. RTI Connext® software is the critical nervous system for over 2,000 designs across Aerospace and Defense, MedTech, Automotive, and Robotics. Connext is the only real-time data streaming platform that can both control demanding physical systems and integrate them with cloud applications. RTI helps organizations develop, deploy, and scale intelligence and physical AI from edge to cloud, faster. RTI Runs a Smarter World™. Learn more at www.rti.com . RTI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. For more information about how we collect and use your data, please see our Privacy Notice for US Job Applicants and Employees .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.