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Principal Solutions Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

PhysicsX · New York, United States

Posted about 2 months ago · $175,000 - $250,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
PhysicsX's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
26% of PhysicsX's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at PhysicsX
high
33 stale, 2 reposted of 42 open
Hiring momentum
58 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PhysicsX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PhysicsX.

About this role

The Principal Solutions Engineer will lead business development and execution efforts in the aerospace and defense sector, focusing on building relationships with engineering and manufacturing leaders. Responsibilities include driving new business opportunities, shaping go-to-market strategies, leading proposal development, and managing delivery projects while ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. This role requires a blend of technical knowledge and strong interpersonal skills to navigate complex customer needs and influence product development.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • 8+ years of experience in aerospace and defense in commercial, product, program, or engineering roles
  • Ability to hold substantive conversations with chief engineers or VPs
  • Understanding of aircraft development, defense acquisition, and advanced manufacturing
  • Experience in leading business development conversations and closing deals
  • Knowledge of machine learning and data science to engage with technical experts
  • Hands-on experience in the simulation domain

What you get

  • Equity options
  • 5% contribution to 401(k)
  • Free team lunch 1x/week
  • Private health insurance
  • Enhanced parental leave (3 months full pay paternity and 6 months full pay maternity leave)
  • 20 days of Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)

Worth weighing

  • Position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws
  • Salary range is broad ($175,000 - $250,000) and dependent on experience
  • Role involves significant travel (1-2 weeks per month)
  • Hybrid work model may not suit all candidates

Summarised from PhysicsX's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by PhysicsX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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