Full-Time

Technical Sales Engineer

Smiths Detection Group

Smiths Detection Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Produces trace-detection sensors for security

No salary listed

Irving, TX, USA

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Bachelor's

Category
Sales & Solution Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electronics, or electrical engineering and/or direct professional experiences in a related background of five years required. On the job training will also be provided.
Responsibilities
  • Provide pre-sale and post-sale technical support to manage customized burn-in sockets for the semiconductor industry.
  • Accompany sales staff on visits to customer sites to identify and understand customer needs.
  • Qualify and Communicate product opportunities.
  • Coordinate with engineering, sales and marketing to thoroughly understand internal capabilities, evolving product lines, and company goals.
  • Review customer requests to determine if standard product offerings meet form, fit and function requirements, or if additional customization is required.
  • On a per project basis, write outlines defining specific product requirements for sales to quote, and for engineering and manufacturing to execute in production.
  • Work with PLM to review product costs, margins, etc.
  • Maintain and communicate understanding of technical trends driving our markets and competition as well as track customer roadmaps.
  • Develop detailed specifications and application notes for new products; contribute content to technical collateral materials.
  • Maintain customer files for use by global FAE’s and other departments.
  • Review customer complaints and issues with products in the field to help triage next course of action with internal teams.
  • Educate sales staff or any other internal/external personnel about both new and existing products.
  • Compliance and participation in all Smiths Interconnect EHS programs, policies, procedures and training requirements
Smiths Detection Group

Smiths Detection Group

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Smiths Detection provides sensors and systems that detect weapons, explosives, and other contraband to improve global security. Its product lineup centers on trace and material-detection technology used in security screening—devices and integrated systems that scan for traces or signatures of dangerous materials and raise alerts for operators, often connected to data analysis and monitoring software. The company differentiates itself through its long corporate heritage, its integrated approach spanning detection hardware, software, and global service support, and by expanding capabilities via strategic acquisitions (notably Morpho Detection) and focused maintenance/refurbishment services through Med Graphix to extend the life of deployed equipment. The goal is to help governments and organizations protect people and assets by delivering reliable detection solutions and ongoing lifecycle support that keep security gear operating over time.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$2.6B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1950

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What believers are saying

  • Japan Airlines, Hiroshima, and Miyazaki orders extend deployments through March 2027.
  • Dubai International awarded Smiths Detection checkpoint upgrades on 2025-05-07 across all terminals.
  • Incheon launched automated U.S. baggage screening in August 2025, expanding to six routes.

What critics are saying

  • CVC ownership forces rapid value extraction after 2026-06-30, risking R&D and service quality.
  • EEOC settled a disability suit for $100,000 on 2026-04-17, exposing compliance weaknesses.
  • Airport contracts concentrate exposure to procurement cycles; losing Dubai, Japan, or CBP work hurts sharply.

What makes Smiths Detection Group unique

  • Smiths Detection completed its £2 billion sale to CVC on 2026-06-30.
  • Its CT scanners and automated tray systems dominate airport checkpoint screening globally.
  • It runs remote baggage screening linking Incheon and U.S. CBP, first cross-border automated workflow.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

7%
Smiths Group
Jul 1st, 2026
Completion of Smiths Detection sale

Read the latest company news as Smiths completes the sale of its Detection business.

Recruiting Headlines
Jun 1st, 2026
Manufacturer's $100K EEOC settlement offers key ADA lessons for all employers.

Manufacturer's $100K EEOC settlement offers key ADA lessons for all employers. This post was originally published on this site. Maryland-based manufacturer Smiths Detection Inc. has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle claims that it violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by demoting an employee with complete hearing loss in one ear. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said SDI denied the employee's request...

Passenger Terminal Today
May 20th, 2026
Smiths Detection awarded three new contracts in Japan.

Smiths Detection awarded three new contracts in Japan. Smiths Detection is expanding its footprint in Japan with new partnerships with Japan Airlines, Hiroshima International Airport and Miyazaki International Airport. Hiroshima and Miyazaki airports will install Hi-Scan 6040 CTiX Model S scanners and iLane A20 automatic tray return systems. The agreement with Japan Airlines brings both systems to three additional hubs: Haneda Airport, Ishigaki Airport and Okadama Airport. For the Japan Airlines contract, Smiths Detection will provide four Hi-Scan 6040 CTiX Model S scanners and four iLane A20 systems for the airline's Global Club premium checkpoints in Terminal 1 at Haneda Airport. These systems will be installed in the North Terminal by September 2026 and in the South Terminal by January 2027. Two Hi-Scan 6040 CTiX Model S scanners and two iLane A20 systems were installed at Ishigaki Airport in March 2026. One Hi-Scan 6040 CTiX Model S scanner and one iLane A20 system will be installed at Okadama Airport, with completion expected by March 2027. The Hi-Scan 6040 CTiX Model S uses high-resolution 3D computed tomography (CT) imaging and AI-driven automatic detection capabilities, enabling passengers to leave liquids and electronics inside their carry-on baggage. The iLane A20 systems are designed to improve passenger flow and operational efficiency.

AJ Bell
Mar 20th, 2026
Smiths Group plans PS1.5 billion return as interim profit declines.

Smiths Group plans PS1.5 billion return as interim profit declines. Friday, March 20, 2026 Smiths Group PLC on Friday posted a decline in both interim profit and revenue, and revised its full-year revenue growth outlook following the reclassification of Smiths Detection. The London-based engineering company reported £126 million in pretax profit for the six months that ended January 31, down 17% from £152 million a year prior. Driving the weaker earnings was a 1.0% top line contraction, as revenue fell to £915 million from £924 million. Chief Executive Roland Carter described 2026 as a 'significant year of progress' for the company, as it seeks to 'reposition Smiths towards higher growth and higher returns markets'. Smiths said it plans to return an additional £1.5 billion to shareholders through 2027, through a combination of a structured return and a further buyback programme. The company said it will utilise proceeds from the sale of Smiths Detection, adding that this capital return is in addition to the 2026 £1 billion buyback that is underway. In December, Smiths announced the sale of Smiths Detection to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners PLC at an enterprise value of £2.0 billion. Also in December, it agreed to sell its connectivity products and solutions business, Smiths Interconnect, to Molex Electronic Technologies Holdings LLC, at an enterprise value of £1.3 billion. On Friday, Smiths declared an interim dividend of 15.00 pence, up 5.4% from 14.23 pence. Looking ahead, Smiths provided an updated outlook to its financial 2026 guidance, following the reclassification of Smiths Detection as discontinued operations. The company sees organic growth for the financial year of 3% to 4%, down from 4% to 6% guided previously. Smiths reported revenue of £2.92 billion in financial 2025. Shares in Smiths fell 5.5% to 2,222.00 pence on Friday morning in London. 'Following the completion of the disposals, Smiths will be a focused, premium industrial engineering company. Our strategy is delivering significant value and supporting enhanced, sustainable returns, alongside our continued investment into Smiths, and commitment to a further £1.5 billion of returns to shareholders,' added CEO Carter.

Associated Press
Jan 20th, 2026
Smiths Detection launches automated remote baggage screening between South Korea and US

Smiths Detection has enabled the launch of an automated International Remote Baggage Screening System between South Korea and the United States, led by Incheon International Airport Corporation. The system allows US Customs and Border Protection to screen checked baggage remotely before passengers land, eliminating traditional reclaim-and-recheck processes and reducing connection times by up to 20 minutes. The platform uses Smiths Detection's SecurePort-IRBS-K software with 22 licenses, integrated with HI-SCAN 10080 XCT computed tomography systems at Incheon's Terminal 2. Currently operational on the Atlanta route since August 2025, the system will gradually expand to Minneapolis, Seattle, Los Angeles, Detroit and Salt Lake City. The deployment represents the first fully automated, DICOS-based baggage screening workflow between two sovereign countries.