ECOTS Solution Architect

About The Role

Drive the future of embedded Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (eCOTS) solutions as a Senior Solutions Architect 'll lead technical innovation and customer engagement initiatives that accelerate adoption of Intel‑based eCOTS platforms across private, public, and hybrid cloud environments. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic customer relationship management to deliver transformative computing solutions.

This role is for a Senior Solutions Architect focused on embedded commercial off‑the‑shelf solutions. The architect will act as the primary technical advocate within our sales organization, guiding customers and partners from initial concept through successful deployment, ensuring Intel technologies meet their most demanding requirements.

• Lead comprehensive solution architecture development tailored to specific customer requirements.
• Translate complex business and technical challenges into scalable, Intel‑powered solutions.
• Design and validate proof‑of‑concept implementations that demonstrate value and feasibility.
• Influence long‑term solution strategies and go‑to‑market approaches.

• Serve as the primary technical liaison throughout the entire sales lifecycle.
• Engage directly with diverse stakeholders including US Government agencies, OEMs, ISVs, and system integrators.
• Conduct technical design sessions, product demonstrations, and solution evaluations.
• Build and maintain trusted technical relationships that drive deal progression and closure.

• Partner with Intel business units to drive solution innovation and enhance product capabilities.
• Collaborate with account teams to identify opportunities and accelerate sales cycles.
• Support multi‑year strategic planning and route‑to‑market optimization.
• Contribute to ecosystem development and partner enablement initiatives.

• Develop compelling customer success stories, technical documentation, and implementation best practices.
• Provide technical mentorship and knowledge transfer to scale expertise across teams.
• Create and deliver technical content for customer presentations and industry events.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and market trends in the eCOTS space.

• Strong communication skills with ability to present to technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to operate in a commission‑based / performance‑driven environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in solution architecture, technical pre‑sales or sales engineering, system or platform engineering, or designing end‑to‑end technical solutions across hardware and software stacks.
• Experience in cloud, on‑prem, and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Experience in software stacks and system integration.
• Experience engaging with customers and partners in technical sales scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government Security Clearance, at least Secret level.
• Experience with semiconductor or silicon‑based solutions.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government (USG) or Defense Industrial Base (DIB) customers.
• Experience with federal contracting and procurement environments.
• Experience working with OEMs, ISVs, SIs, and partner ecosystems.
• Experience leading complex technical engagements and influencing architecture decisions.
• Experience translating technical solution design into customer business value.
• Experience developing technical collateral, customer architecture, and best practices.

You will be at the forefront of Intel's growth in the critical eCOTS market, directly impacting how organizations modernize their computing infrastructure. Your technical leadership will help customers unlock new capabilities while positioning Intel as the preferred platform for mission‑critical applications.

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.

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry, including competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs covering health, retirement, and vacation. The annual salary range for jobs performed in the U.S. is $ – $ USD.

This role will be eligible for a hybrid work model that allows employees to split their time between working on‑site at their assigned Intel site and off‑site.