Solutions Engineer - Level 3 (Pre-Sales)

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more. As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing. When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.   BUILD YOUR CAREER IN ENGINEERING CONSULTING SALES – FROM JUNIOR TO LEADERSHIP At ALTEN, we are looking for ambitious individuals at multiple experience levels to join our growing sales and business leadership teams. Whether you are early in your career or an experienced leader, this role offers a unique opportunity to combine business development, consulting, recruitment, and leadership in a fast-growing international engineering environment. Our mission is simple: create successful partnerships between talented engineers and innovative companies. By supporting both consultants and clients, you will play a key role in driving innovation across industries. At ALTEN, your success is measured by the success of your team, your consultants, and your clients. Through coaching, relationship-building, and strategic thinking, you will help create opportunities that drive both business growth and career development. We offer a clear career path allowing you to grow from Business Manager to Senior Leader, while building your own team and business portfolio. We are currently hiring across several key locations, including but not limited to **Denver, **Texas, **California, **Greensboro, and **Troy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU WILL DO Depending on your experience level, responsibilities may include: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & CLIENT PARTNERSHIPS * Identify and develop new business opportunities within engineering and technology sectors * Build and manage relationships with existing clients * Develop strategic partnerships and expand key accounts * Lead commercial negotiations and close consulting service agreements * Define pricing and proposal strategies to win new business * Collaborate with technical teams to develop tailored solutions for client needs TALENT & CONSULTANT MANAGEMENT * Recruit and interview engineering consultants to support client projects * Build and manage your own team of consultants * Support consultant career development, performance reviews, and training * Ensure consultant engagement, satisfaction, and retention LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY (SENIOR ROLES) * Coach and lead teams of Account Managers and Business Managers * Develop and execute business plans and growth strategies * Manage revenue, profitability, and business unit performance * Identify strategic growth opportunities and new markets * Build strong executive-level client relationships OPERATIONS & PERFORMANCE * Monitor project delivery and ensure customer satisfaction * Track sales activities and performance through CRM tools (Salesforce) * Travel to client sites to strengthen partnerships and understand project needs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT WE LOOK FOR We are looking for entrepreneurial, people-driven professionals who thrive in a results-oriented environment. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field * Experience ranges depending on role level: * Junior roles: early career or up to ~5 years experience * Mid-level roles: 4–6 years experience in sales, consulting, or account management * Senior leadership roles: 8–10+ years experience with leadership responsibilities SKILLS & TRAITS * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen * Interest in both sales and people management * Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment * Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills * Experience in engineering services or consulting is a strong plus ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY JOIN ALTEN * Structured career progression from entry-level business roles to senior leadership * Opportunity to build and lead your own team * Exposure to cutting-edge engineering and technology projects * International company with strong growth opportunities * Performance-based rewards and leadership development At ALTEN, we believe people drive innovation. If you are ambitious, driven, and passionate about building both business and teams, we want to hear from you.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  This job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and ALTEN Technology USA may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.  Salary Range:  Starting at $70,000-$80,000 + bonus for Business Manager and higher for Senior Business Manager and Sales Manager roles The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience      All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy. Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process. Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

Forward Deployed Engineer (Perm, USA, Remote + Travel) This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for candidates based in the United States and authorized to work without sponsorship, with a preference for those located on the East Coast. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position also requires frequent travel to client sites within the U.S., with travel expenses covered by the company. About Nearform Nearform is an independent team of data & AI experts, engineers, and designers who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create AI-enabled solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact. Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems by unleashing the power of AI. Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.   About the role As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will help build, implement, and deploy agentic platforms within client environments. Your role will focus on building and deploying scalable AI-driven solutions, enabling organisations to operationalise LLM-powered agents across products, processes, and teams. You will work closely with client stakeholders, technical leaders, and delivery teams to build, and roll out agentic capabilities that integrate seamlessly with existing enterprise systems and frameworks.  What we are looking for in this person: * Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 8 years of commercial experience. * Experience designing and building agentic platforms using Python and modern AI frameworks. * Architect LLM orchestration using frameworks such as LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, and related technologies. * Implement multi-agent systems supporting tool use, workflow orchestration, memory, and decision-making. * Design and deploy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines integrating enterprise data sources. * Integrate agentic platforms with client systems, including APIs, data platforms, cloud services, and enterprise applications. * The ability to configure Kubernetes and deploy workloads. * Design deployment architectures across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. * Ability to collaborate efficiently in teams of technical and non-technical individuals. * Comfort working in a dynamic environment with evolving objectives and direct iteration with users. * Strong consulting experience to plan, execute, and deliver complex client engagements, solving real business problems. Nice to have: * Hands-on experience working with Golang * Hands-on experience in the Frontend working with React  * Deep understanding of Kubernetes Benefits & Perks: * Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.  * Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!  * Flexible Time Off Package - We offer a flexible annual leave policy plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more. * Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in USD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join. * Training and Development Allowance - Nearform is committed to supporting and investing in employees’ ongoing learning and professional development. You will be encouraged to pursue relevant learning opportunities that support your growth and the growth of others, subject to manager approval. * Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team. * 401k - We offer a 401k plan and match up to 4%, with no minimum entry requirements and immediate vesting of employers’ contributions. Our Interview Process 1. 1. Talent Call (30 mins via Zoom) An introductory conversation with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your background, experience, and career goals. We'll also provide a high-level overview of Nearform and answer any questions you may have. This step helps us assess initial alignment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Technical Assessment (1 hour via Zoom) A live coding challenge with one of our trained interviewers. You'll be asked to build a working solution to a problem via screen sharing, demonstrating your Python expertise, problem-solving ability, and coding best practices in a real-time environment. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Hiring Manager Interview (45 mins via Zoom) A conversation with a Hiring Manager focused on your approach to teamwork, client collaboration, and problem-solving in an enterprise development setting. We'll also share more details about Nearform and the potential projects you may join. There may also be an additional interview with the client depending on the project READY TO JOIN US? If you're passionate about building high-quality applications, solving complex challenges, and driving innovation in enterprise development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now via our careers page at Nearform and be part of a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Nearform is committed to shaping a better world in all that we do. Our global team is built based on respect, inclusivity, diversity and excellence.  If you require any adjustments to the interview process as part of your application, please let someone from our Talent Team know so they can help. Salary range - $145,000-$180,000 + bonus & benefits