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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** Intralox
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $73,000.0 - $192,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Linux, DevOps, Linux on Embedded Systems, Fault Tolerance, Firmware, FreeRTOS, High-Level Architecture, QNX (Software), Real-Time Operating Systems, RTLinux, Smart Devices, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, VxWorks, Cloud Platform System, Containerization, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Automation Anywhere, Docker
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/FBDB1BD658284A41A808EF64C964CB2C/job/

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other related field.

 * 5+ years of experience in systems architecture, embedded platforms, or edge computing.

 * Strong hands-on experience with ARM and x86 architectures.

 * Proven expertise in at least one RTOS (e.g., QNX, VxWorks, FreeRTOS, Zephyr, RTLinux).

 * Deep understanding of Linux-based embedded systems.

 * Experience designing and deploying Docker/containerized applications on edge devices.

 * Strong grasp of networking, protocols, and industrial communication patterns.

 * Ability to operate at both high-level architecture and low-level technical detail.

 * Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Master's degree

 * Experience in industrial automation, robotics, material handling, or controls systems.

 * Familiarity with functional safety concepts (ISO 13849, IEC 61508, etc.).

 * Experience with edge orchestration, fleet management, or IoT platforms.

 * Strong documentation skills, including architecture diagrams and design specifications.

 * Prior experience acting as a technical lead or principal architect.

## Description

System & Platform Architecture

 * Architect a heterogeneous edge platform supporting both ARM and x86 compute targets.

 * Define system-level designs that integrate:

o RTOS-based deterministic control

o Embedded Linux and containerized workloads

o Secure connectivity to enterprise and cloud systems

o Integrate parametric AI workflows for local and remote data disposition

 * Establish architectural principles for scalability, fault tolerance, and industrial lifecycle support.

Real-Time & Embedded Integration

 * Design hybrid architectures where RTOS-based control loops coexist with Linux-based edge services.

 * Define inter-process and inter-OS communication strategies (shared memory, IPC, DDS, gRPC, etc.).

 * Ensure deterministic timing, safety, and performance constraints are met under all operating conditions.

Containerization & Deployment

 * Lead the architectural approach for Docker-based application deployment at the edge.

 * Define container orchestration strategies appropriate for resource-constrained, industrial environments.

 * Partner with DevOps and firmware teams to shape CI/CD pipelines for embedded and edge systems.

Security, Reliability & Compliance

 * Architect secure boot, device identity, and software update strategies.

 * Define approaches for OTA updates across RTOS, firmware, and containerized applications.

 * Incorporate cybersecurity best practices and industrial compliance standards from day one. Familiarity with IEC 62443 preferred.

Cross-Functional Leadership

 * Serve as the technical authority across engineering, product management, and operations.