Sales Engineering Intern

Sales Engineering Intern - Defense Electronics

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

Company Overview:

Bascom Hunter is a leading provider of advanced defense electronics solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, and integrating cutting-edge technologies for military and defense applications. Our innovative products support the mission-critical needs of our customers, ensuring superior performance in the most demanding environments. Our Defense Electronics division currently provides products and services across four product lines: RF Systems, RF Components, Neuromorphic Processors and Photonics.

Position Overview:

As a Sales Engineering Intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our sales and engineering teams in delivering advanced electronic solutions to our defense customers. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, providing you with the opportunity to develop your technical and customer-facing skills while gaining valuable insights into the defense electronics industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Support: Assist the sales engineering team in providing technical support to customers, including answering product-related questions, preparing technical documentation, and conducting product demonstrations.

Proposal Development: Collaborate with the sales and engineering teams to develop and refine technical proposals, ensuring they meet customer requirements and align with company capabilities.

Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential customers, emerging trends, and competitive products within the defense electronics industry.

Customer Engagement: Participate in customer meetings, presentations, and technical discussions to better understand customer needs and assist in the development of tailored solutions.

Product Knowledge: Gain in-depth knowledge of [Company Name]'s product portfolio, including the technical specifications, applications, and benefits of each product.

Data Analysis: Assist in analyzing sales data, customer feedback, and market trends to support strategic decision-making and identify areas for improvement.

Project Management: Support ongoing sales engineering projects, helping to coordinate efforts between internal teams and ensuring timely delivery of solutions.

Qualifications:

Educational Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics, or a related field.

Technical Aptitude: Strong understanding of electronics, engineering principles, and technical problem-solving skills.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a positive work culture.

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

Interest in Defense Industry: A genuine interest in defense electronics and a desire to contribute to national security initiatives.

Proficiency in Tools: Familiarity with engineering software, CAD tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: 

Bascom Hunter is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability/veteran, status as a protected veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local law.