Foundry Solutions Architect - IGT

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Job Description: 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  

Qualifications: 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   translat ing   complex technical concepts into clear customer value propositions  

• Experience developing sales collateral and market-facing materials  

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, Virginia, Fairfax

Additional Locations: US, Washington, D.C.

Posting Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Position of Trust N/A Benefits

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 additio

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