Application Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Application Engineer

Job Description

This Sales Support Engineer role focuses on pre-sales support and post-sales support; working closely with the sales team to develop accurate, comprehensive technical proposals for customers in the land mobile radio and wireless systems space. The position combines technical engineering expertise with strong customer communication, supporting both proposal development and post-award project execution. You will assemble complete system solutions, provide detailed documentation, and offer remote technical support to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering role; 5–7 years of experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with land mobile radio systems, cellular systems, or wireless communication systems.
• Strong expereince in sales support for technical products or systems.
• Proven ability to develop proposals, including equipment selection and system configuration.
• Experience creating and managing datasheets, equipment lists, and technical documentation.
• Strong customer communication skills, with experience interacting directly with customers via phone and email.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues remotely and provide clear guidance to customers.
• Solid understanding of radio frequency (RF) concepts and applications related to land mobile radio.
• Demonstrated customer service skills in a technical environment.
• Can understand and read VNA's

Work Environment

The role operates in a combined manufacturing and office environment, providing exposure to both engineering and production activities. You will spend significant time in an office setting preparing proposals, documentation, and customer communications, while also interacting with manufacturing and shop personnel to support project execution. The position involves frequent use of standard office technology, engineering tools, and communication systems to collaborate with internal teams and customers.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lewisville, TX.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Lewisville,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.