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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solutions Architect - Modeling & Simulation (Defense) - **Company:** Applied Intuition - **Location:** Sunnyvale, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Data Infrastructure, NIPRNet, Software Architecture, Systems Integration, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Enterprise Integration, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/solutions-architect-modeling-simulation-defense-appliedintuition-com-8760730 ## About the Role * 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. Travel Requirements: * Must be willing to travel as projects requires; average travel varies, but can be up to once a month for up to 1 week (~25%) Security Requirements: * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance, * 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. ## Description 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. Your mission: 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. 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