Solutions Architect - Modeling & Simulation (Defense)

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Comprehensive health insurance

401k retirement benefits with employer match

Learning and wellness stipends

Paid time off

Job summary

A defense technology firm in Sunnyvale seeks a Solutions Architect to serve as a technical bridge between the engineering team and customers. You will design bespoke solution architectures and lead technical engagements with clients. The ideal candidate holds a BS or MS in Computer Science or Systems Engineering and has over 5 years of experience, particularly in DoD environments. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401k retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical pre-sales or systems engineering.
• Deep understanding of DoD environments and classification levels.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke solution architectures for DoD pursuits.
• Lead technical customer engagements and product demonstrations.
• Provide actionable technical feedback for product development.

Skills

Technical pre-sales experience

Systems engineering

Software architecture

DoD technical environments knowledge

Data infrastructure understanding

AI/ML and edge computing knowledge

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science or Systems Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

About the role

The Solutions Architect serves as the technical bridge between our engineering organization and our customers. Sitting within the Growth team, you will be the primary technical voice for our business development operations. You exist to make the team technically impressive, ensuring every customer conversation, white paper, and proposal is grounded in a credible, differentiated technical narrative that maps Applied Intuition’s capabilities to the customer’s mission.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• 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.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• 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

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include 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, and paid time off.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in Washington, D.C. is: $200,000 - 250,000 + bonus.