Field Application Engineer, Lower Mid-Atlantic

Real-Time Innovations (RTI) is the largest software framework provider for smart machines and real-world systems. We are a fast-growing company with a powerful standards-based, data-centric software for ground, air, sea, undersea, and space systems.  As a sales engineer (FAE), you will work with customers taking on the extreme challenges of adding intelligence to mission-critical applications in all domains. You will get a front-row seat to the most exciting, challenging, and important programs in the industry. You will join one of the largest sales teams in the defense industry, backed by the industry’s best product and best-known brand, and supported by the world’s top services and engineering experts.  

So what’s your new job? Helping customers to understand and adopt the industry’s leading software architecture. You will engage advanced programs across domains, dig into their problems and potential, and guide them in joining the intelligent distributed future. Check out this blog that details exactly what an FAE does!

With designs in over 400 programs of record, RTI leads the world in intelligent defense infrastructure software.  We are the #1 software architecture framework for command and control systems…including the new JADC2 initiative. Our software runs the combat management systems of nearly all US navy ships, connects sensor to shooter across our most advanced air defense systems, leads advanced avionics efforts including FACE, and underlies the key operation of most US and NATO ground vehicles.  We are also dual use: we run the largest power plants on the continent, connect perception to control in over 250 autonomous vehicles, drive the new generation of medical robotics, and provide 24x7 medical intelligence to hospital patients and emergency victims. We are the best positioned company in the world to create the very real future of intelligent, distributed systems.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Must-haves:
• 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
• Useful additional experience is a plus:
• Messaging or high-performance distributed systems
• Embedded system 
• JMS, AMQP, MQTT and Web Services
• Please note pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At RTI, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with all qualifications in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be just the right candidate for this or another one of our open roles. Learn more about RTI’s Diversity initiatives here!

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 four 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. 
• We hold a Company Kick Off (CKO) once a year in Silicon Valley, a weeklong event to enjoy a fun week full of team building and employee recognition. All our employees are invited and flown out as everyone is critical to our success. We really are, as the saying goes, Working as One.
• We have also implemented our "Team Weeks," these happen a few times a year and all members from related teams get together in one of our office locations, either in Spain or US (California or Colorado), for a week of face-to-face meetings and conversations, training, fun activities, lunches, and shared experiences.

About RTI:

We commit to making your life as satisfying as your career. And, RTI’s team is unmatched; our collaborative, transparent, and creative culture truly sets us apart from the rest. At RTI, you will work in a positive, supportive, diverse environment with a team that truly cares about you. 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.