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BOND Solutions Architect Modeling and Simulation Defense
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Summary
Applied Intuition is hiring a Solutions Architect for its defense Modeling & Simulation work in Sunnyvale. The role designs solution architectures, integration concepts, and CONOPS for DoD pursuits, writes proposal/white-paper content, leads architecture reviews and demos, and feeds customer requirements back to product. Requires an active Secret/Top Secret clearance and ~25% travel.
You will design solution architectures, integration concepts, and CONOPS for DoD pursuits. You will translate software capabilities into mission-relevant narratives, produce technical proposal materials, lead architecture reviews and demonstrations, analyze competitors, and turn customer requirements into product feedback.
Responsibilities
- Design solution architectures, integration concepts, and CONOPS for DoD pursuits
- Translate software capabilities into mission-relevant narratives
- Provide technical content for white papers, capability briefs, and RFI/RFP volumes
- Lead customer architecture reviews and product demonstrations
- Align capture strategies with product roadmaps
- Conduct competitive technical analysis
- Convert customer requirements into actionable product feedback
Requirements
- Have a BS or MS in computer science, systems engineering, or a related technical field
- Have 5+ years of experience in technical pre-sales, systems engineering, or software architecture
- Understand DoD technical environments, classification levels, and accreditation processes
- Have knowledge of software architecture, data infrastructure, AI/ML, and edge computing
- Have systems integration and networking experience in operational military environments
- Hold an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be willing to travel up to approximately 25%
Benefits
- Equity
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match
- Learning stipend
- Wellness stipend
- Paid time off