Applied Intuition
Solutions Architect - Modeling & Simulation (Defense)
$175K–$250K
Sunnyvale · On-site · Full-time · Posted Jul 8, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or software architecture.
- Education
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Serve as the technical bridge between engineering and customers, shaping technical narratives, architectures, and proposals for Department of Defense pursuits.
What you'll do
- Design solution architectures, integration concepts, and CONOPS for DoD pursuits; translate software capabilities into mission-relevant narratives.
- Support business development with technical content, customer engagements, architecture reviews, and demonstrations.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Product, analyze competitors, and turn customer requirements into product feedback.
What they ask for
- 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, classification levels, and accreditation processes; experience with systems integration and networking in operational military environments.
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance; must be a U.S. Citizen and hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Nice to have
- Experience with modeling and simulation frameworks or autonomous vehicle stacks.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker) in secure environments.
Pay
$175K – $250K USD base salary
Tools
NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, ATO, IATT, AI/ML, Kubernetes, Docker
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