Presales Engineer - Military & Defense (LATAM)
Motorola Solutions
- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 64 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 19h ago
About this role
Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview The presales team under our International Go To Market and Portfolio Strategy group leads technical sales support, proposal creation, and ecosystem integration across the region. At Motorola Solutions, safety and security are at the heart of everything we do as we continue "Solving for safer" across LATAM. We build and connect mission-critical technologies—from radio communications to command centers—enabling public safety agencies and defense organizations to protect people, property, and places.
Job Description
At Motorola Solutions, we are guided by a shared purpose: helping people be their best in the moments that matter. As a Mid-level Presales Engineer, you will drive mission-critical presales projects across the LATAM Military & Defense (M&D) sector. Partnering closely with Sales Managers and cross-functional engineering teams, you will analyze customer needs, create sound technical designs, and articulate how our ecosystem solutions can deliver real-world impact. We believe that everything starts with our people. In this role, you will work in a people-first culture, innovate what's next in mission-critical technology, and pursue your passion and potential within a global team. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience who bring a commitment to collaboration and customer success are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
LATAM Presales Strategy & Execution Manage presales project lifecycles across LATAM Military & Defense opportunities in close alignment with regional Sales Managers Lead cross-functional technical engineering groups to analyze customer requirements and construct viable solution architectures Oversee presales milestones under tight deadlines to help to ensure operational readiness and project feasibility Bid Ownership & Proposal Management Drive end-to-end preparation of system bids, technical proposals, and responses to RFIs and RFPs tailored to specific client needs Synthesize technical documentation, system schematics, and equipment specifications into high-impact proposal packages Coordinate with strategy, operations, product engineering, and external partners to validate solution feasibility Solution Integration & Customer Engagement Design and deliver engaging technical presentations, workshops, and proof-of-concept (PoC) validations for key stakeholders Define technical directions for seamless integration of wireless networks and safety ecosystem technologies Leverage consultative communication to analyze customer pain points and help to provide long-term technical value Basic Requirements Basic Requirements Bachelor's Degree 5+ years of presales, technical engineering, or military signal communications experience Job Requirements Technical Expertise RFP/RFI Management to analyze complex customer requirements and direct end-to-end technical proposals Ecosystem Solution Integration to align wireless networks, command center feeds, and mission-critical voice/data architectures Technical Presentation to conduct solution demonstrations and proof-of-concept (PoC) validations for technical and executive audiences Bilingual Capability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively in both English and Spanish Professional Experience Cross-Functional Leadership to direct multi-disciplinary technical teams under strict proposal schedules Consultative Problem Solving to analyze customer operational challenges and construct