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Solutions Architect - Modeling & Simulation (Defense)

Applied Intuition· Defense
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Sunnyvale$175k - $250kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

The Solutions Architect serves as the technical bridge between the engineering organization and customers, focusing on DoD pursuits, translating capabilities into mission-relevant narratives, and aligning BD materials with product roadmap.

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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Skills

Required:Solution architectureTechnical pre-salesGovernment/customer engagementDoD environment knowledge

Benefits

  • Compensation includes base salary, equity, and benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, PTO).
Last updated Oct 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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