Head of Sales Engineering (m/f/d)

Who We Are

MBS is a German-owned company specializing in secure communications and space, with around 300 employees across the group. With our own ground stations in Germany and across Europe, as well as operational payloads in orbit, we have been developing and operating space-based solutions for government and industrial customers worldwide for almost 50 years. Our core services include satellite communications, satellite-based situational awareness, and managed gateways.

At MBS, your work directly contributes to Europe’s security infrastructure - with real responsibility from day one.

As Head ofSales Engineering (m/f/d), you combine technical expertise with strategic thinking and lead your team in turning customer requirements into robust, successful technical solutions.

Your Mission

• Lead and develop Sales Engineering activities and ensure reliable technical support throughout the entire sales process
• Develop and validate technical solution concepts for customer opportunities and bids, ensuring feasibility, quality and robustness
• Translate customer requirements into technical concepts and support proposals, bids and tender processes
• Work closely with Sales and Engineering on technical requirements, implementation feasibility, risks and constraints
• Provide technical expertise in customer meetings and workshops and support bids and contract processes
• Drive the development and standardization of processes, methodologies and best practices in Sales Engineering, while leading and developing the team

What You’ll Bring to the Mission

• Degree in an engineering or technical discipline or equivalent technical qualification
• Several years of experience in Sales Engineering, Technical Pre-Sales or technical sales, ideally with leadership experience
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively
• Structured, solution-oriented approach combined with a strong hands-on mentality
• Strong communication, negotiation and leadership skills with proven stakeholder management capabilities
• Willingness to travel internationally and a high degree of initiative
• Required language skills: German - C1, English - C1

Why MBS

• Freedom, trust and responsibility for your assigned tasks in an international environment with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours through our flexitime policy
• Comprehensive equipment, including a company mobile phone and laptop
• Long-term support for your professional development through training and further education
• Permanent employment contract with 30 days of annual leave and employer contributions to occupational pension plans
• Additional financial benefits, including a Benefit Card with a monthly allowance and subsidized leasing of electric vehicles
• Coffee, water and a great on-site canteen serving freshly prepared meals