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Applied IntuitionApplied IntuitionSunnyvale, CA

Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect serving as the technical bridge between engineering and defense customers. Designs architectures, CONOPS, and mission narratives for DoD pursuits while translating complex capabilities for stakeholders. Requires 5+ years in pre-sales/systems engineering, deep DoD knowledge, and active Secret/TS clearance.

200k – 250k/yr
On-site5+ YOESolutions Architecture

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Design bespoke solution architectures, integration concepts, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for specific DoD pursuits.
  • Translate complex software capabilities into mission-relevant narratives for government engineers, SETAs, and technical evaluation teams.
  • Act as the technical engine for the BD team, providing the substance for white papers, capability briefs, and RFI/RFP technical volumes.
  • Lead technical customer engagements, including deep-dive architecture reviews and product demonstrations.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Growth and Engineering/Product teams to ensure capture strategies align with our roadmap.
  • Conduct competitive technical analysis to identify architectural strengths and weaknesses versus industry incumbents.
  • Convert customer requirements and operational constraints into actionable technical feedback for our product development cycles.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or software architecture.
  • Deep understanding of DoD technical environments, including classification levels (NIPR/SIPR/JWICS) and accreditation processes (ATO/IATT).
  • Technical breadth across software architecture, data infrastructure, AI/ML, and edge computing.
  • Proven ability to translate complex engineering concepts for non-technical Program Managers and senior stakeholders.
  • Experience with systems integration and networking within operational military environments.
  • Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be willing to travel as projects require; average travel varies, but can be up to once a month for up to 1 week (~25%).

Nice-to-Haves

  • Experience with modeling and simulation (M&S) frameworks or autonomous vehicle stacks.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) in secure environments.
  • Previous experience supporting a high-growth defense tech startup or a major defense prime.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $175,000 - 250,000 USD annually + bonus.
  • Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match.
  • Learning and wellness stipends.
  • Paid time off.

Skills

Systems EngineeringSoftware ArchitectureAI/MLEdge ComputingDod EnvironmentsSecurity ClearanceKubernetesDockerDevSecOpsModeling And Simulation

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