About this role
We're building the UK's next generation engineering powerhouse, providing critical technology that strengthens national security and resilience. We specialise in turning advances in sensing, AI, and communications into operational capability for the edge, where connectivity may be degraded or denied. Our work focuses on accelerating the deployment of technology, improving decision-making for frontline teams, and protecting people and critical assets in demanding environments. Headquartered in Bristol, Rowden employs around 200 people and operates over 20,000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing facilities. We have a growing international footprint and are one of Europe's fastest-growing engineering businesses.
About the role
- We are looking for a Presales Engineer / Field Sales Engineer to support the growth of our Sensing and Communications business, with a particular focus on our Sensing & Communications business line product range.
- This is a customer-facing, technically focused and field-ready role in one of the fastest-growing areas of our business.
- You will work across sales, product and engineering, helping customers understand what is possible, translating operational needs into technical requirements, supporting trials and demonstrations, and feeding real-world insight directly into product development.
- You will be close to the users, close to the technology and close to the decisions that shape our roadmap.
- The role offers the opportunity to travel internationally, engage with defence and national security customers and industry partners, and help deliver EW and CEMA capability with meaningful operational value.
- Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance.
- More information about security clearance is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Your responsibilities will include
- Supporting sales conversations, technical briefings, solution proposals and customer demonstrations for Rowden’s sensing and communications product portfolio.
- Working with customers to understand operational requirements, technical constraints and deployment environments.
- Translating customer needs and field feedback into clear product, engineering and commercial inputs.
- Deploying to field exercises, trials and demos in the UK and internationally, including supporting system setup, configuration and troubleshooting.
- Engaging with industry partners on integrations, collaborations and joint project opportunities.
- Tracking relevant market, technology and customer trends across sensing, communications, tactical networking and electronic warfare.
- Supporting the commercial team in qualifying opportunities and identifying where Rowden can deliver meaningful value.
- This role will involve regular international travel, including Europe and North America.