Foundry Solutions Architect - IGT

Foundry Solutions Architect

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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,…