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Solutions Architect - Modeling & Simulation (Defense)

Designs custom solution architectures and CONOPS for DoD pursuits, translates technical capabilities into customer narratives, leads engagements and demos, and bridges Growth and Engineering teams. Requires 5+ years in technical pre-sales/systems engineering, DoD expertise, and active security clearance.

200k – 250kSunnyvale, CAWashington, DCSolutions ArchitectureOnsite5+ YOE

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.

Nice to Have

  • 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: $200,000 - $250,000 + bonus (Washington, D.C. location). Total compensation includes equity, comprehensive health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401k with employer match, learning/wellness stipends, and paid time off.

Skills

Software ArchitectureData InfrastructureAI/MLEdge ComputingSystems IntegrationNetworkingKubernetesDockerDevSecOpsModeling And Simulation

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