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Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power-enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world. \nThe Sales Engineer supports Standard Nuclear's commercial activities by translating customer requirements into technically sound proposals, quotations, statements of work, and commercial deliverables. This role works closely with Commercial, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to develop customer solutions that align with technical capabilities, manufacturing requirements, and business objectives. \nThis is an individual contributor role responsible for supporting commercial opportunities from initial customer engagement through technical evaluation, proposal development, submission, and handoff into execution. 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