What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Applications Engineer position at Spirent?
Job Overview
Spirent Positioning Technology designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced satellite navigation test and simulation systems, many of which comprise radio frequency signal generators and computer systems running complex application software; all designed in-house.
As an Application Engineer at Spirent, you’ll play a pivotal role in collaborating with our most influential customers, working on cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of our products and services.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical and application support primarily in pre-sales but also in post-sales situations with a focus on the Chipset and Hyperscaler market.
Working closely with your Spirent peers in Sales, Business Development, Services, and Product Management, you will also be expected to build strong relationships with our customers and develop adeep understanding of their use cases, challenges, and requirements. The ability to collaborate with teams across Spirent and manage external relationships is key to your success in this role.This position reports to the Director of Services and involves working with our team in the UK.
This role has a hybrid work arrangement and requires candidates to live locally in the Santa Clara area.
About Spirent Communications
Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.
We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles, and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.
Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!
Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and work alongside some of the industry’s most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think, explore, create, and make change happen.
At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behavior of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.
Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute – with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience!
Join Spirent and together let’s shape tomorrow!
Job Responsibilities
- Provide technical and application support primarily in pre-sales and post-sales situations.
- Engage in complex technical discussions with customers to understand their needs. Utilize deep knowledge of Spirent products and services to align appropriate solutions based on client needs.
- Help design solutions and formulate responses to RFx, deliver POC / demos, and present solutions to customers.
- Liaise closely with engineering, professional services, and tailored solutions teams to address complex customer requests.
- Grow depth of relationships with customers in the Chipset and Hyperscaler markets.
- Staying abreast of developments in GNSS / PNT technologies and test methodologies.
- Provide customer feedback on products, services, and process improvements as needed.
- Work closely with the Sales Enablement team to generate application-specific materials.
Job Requirements
Annualized Salary Wage Range : $110,000 - $210,000
Spirent applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience at or in line with the minimum requirements. Spirent offers the following benefits to eligible employees : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD D insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Savings Accounts, and Commuter Benefits. Spirent benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary : $110,000 - $210,000
