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Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Hybrid
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Who We Are
The U.S. Government has a critical and growing need for secure, domestically sourced semiconductor technologies to support mission critical capabilities. Intel has been selected for the Secure Enclave program, delivering advanced, secure silicon through its leading 18A process node and packaging technologies.
Intel's Government Technology Group is seeking an experienced Foundry Solutions Architect to drive customer engagement and business outcomes aligned with mission requirements. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen to accelerate adoption of Intel Foundry Services. The ideal candidate brings proven leadership, strong customer-facing experience, and a deep understanding of semiconductor technologies working at the intersection of engineering and business to support government and defense customers.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with customers and Business Development to design tailored Intel Foundry solutions
Support the full sales cycle from engagement through delivery
Provide technical leadership in presentations, demonstrations, and solution design discussions
Develop proposals, reference architectures, and proof-of-concept solutions
Collaborate with engineering teams to validate feasibility and optimize designs
Drive competitive positioning, pricing, and contract negotiations
Deliver technical documentation, implementation roadmaps, and risk mitigation plans
Domain Expertise
Build deep knowledge of Intel Foundry Services, roadmaps, and IP offerings
Stay current on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and USG/DIB market dynamics
Understand semiconductor supply chain, pricing models, and contract structures
Cross-Functional Leadership
Establish trusted advisor relationships with customer technical stakeholders
Partner across engineering, business development, and marketing teams
Translate customer needs into actionable technical and business solutions
Contribute market insights to influence product and roadmap strategy
Pipeline and Opportunity Management
Identify, qualify, and advance new business opportunities
Support win strategies, competitive positioning, and deal execution
Manage technical sales activities through contract negotiation and close
Maintain accurate pipeline tracking and forecasting in CRM systems
Sales Enablement and Market Development
Develop technical collateral for U.S. Government and defense markets
Support marketing initiatives and customer success storytelling
Represent Intel at industry events as a technical subject matter expert
Drive initiatives to expand market reach and customer value realization
The Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
Minimum Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship required
Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance required, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in semiconductor design, foundry services, technical sales, solutions engineering, business development, or other customer-facing technical roles
Experience of semiconductor manufacturing processes, design flows, and foundry business models
Experience with advanced process nodes (7nm and below), including chiplets and advanced packaging
Experience with EDA tools, PDKs, and modern design methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
Post graduate degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Experience in semiconductor, silicon, or integrated hardware/software solutions
Experience supporting U.S. Government (USG) or Defense Industrial Base (DIB) environments
Proven ability to support customer engagements, develop solutions, and effectively position technical offerings
Experience with federal contracting and procurement processes
Experience with consultative, solution-based selling approaches
Experience working with Business Development and sales/marketing organizations
Experience translating complex technical concepts into clear customer value propositions
Experience developing sales collateral and market-facing materials
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $164,470.00-311,890.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.