Senior Solutions Architect, USG

Aalyria Technologies, Inc

$200K — $230K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance
  • 7+ years in solutions architecture or technical pre-sales roles
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems and networking
  • Technical foundation in satellite and wireless communications
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into business value
  • Proven success in technical sales engagements
  • Strong presentation skills for diverse stakeholders
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical discovery sessions to identify customer needs
  • Design and deliver engaging technical presentations and demos
  • Collaborate with sales to create proposals and solution architectures
  • Guide customers through pre-sales engagements and pilots
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for clients
  • Support customers in validating solutions and building business cases
  • Act as a trusted advisor throughout the evaluation process
  • Provide feedback to product teams to shape the roadmap

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment shaping aerospace communications
  • Contribute to national security initiatives
  • Professional development and advancement opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
Full Job Description

Role Overview:

As a Senior Solutions Architect for Spacetime, you will be a key technical advisor bridging the gap between our cutting-edge networking platform and our customers' business challenges. You will work closely with sales leadership to architect solutions, demonstrate technical capabilities, and guide customers through their evaluation and adoption journey of our temporospatial software-defined networking platform. This role requires a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and exceptional communication skills to effectively translate complex technical concepts into tangible business value.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead technical discovery sessions with potential customers to understand their requirements, challenges, and objectives
  • Design and deliver compelling technical presentations, demonstrations, and proof of concepts that showcase Spacetime's capabilities
  • Partner with sales teams to develop technical proposals, solution architectures, and implementation strategies
  • Provide technical guidance during pre-sales engagements and support customer pilots
  • Create and maintain technical content for customer-facing materials, including reference architectures and solution briefs
  • Guide customers through technical validation processes and support them in building business cases
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers throughout their evaluation journey
  • Collaborate with product teams to provide market feedback and influence product roadmap
  • Support proposal development with technical content and architecture recommendations

Required Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance
  • 7+ years of experience in solutions architecture, technical pre-sales, or similar customer-facing technical roles
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud computing, and networking principles
  • A sound technical foundation in satellite communications and wireless communications
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value propositions
  • Track record of successful technical sales engagements and solution development
  • Strong presentation and communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and modern software architectures
  • Understanding of spectrum management, network orchestration, or similar technical domains
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in aerospace, defense, or satellite communications industries
  • Familiarity with software-defined networking and network orchestration platforms
  • Background in proposal development and technical writing
  • Experience with government or defense contracting

What We Offer:

  • Innovative Environment: Work at a cutting-edge company shaping the future of aerospace communications.
  • Impactful Work: Directly contribute to critical national security programs and initiatives.
  • Growth Opportunities: Expand your career with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Inclusive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where your contributions matter.
  • Flexibility: Flexible working arrangements including hybrid remote/in-office schedules.
  • Compensation and Equity: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (401(k), dental, vision, health, life insurance), paid time off, and equity options.

ITAR/EAR Requirements:

This position involves access to export-controlled information. To comply with U.S. government export regulations, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

(A) Qualify as a U.S. person, which includes:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder)
  • Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157
  • Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158

(B) Be eligible to access export-controlled information without requiring an export authorization.

(C) Be eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the necessary export authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agency.

The company reserves the right to decline pursuing an export licensing process for legitimate business-related reasons.

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The pay range for this role is:

200,000 - 230,000 USD per year (Washington DC Metropolitan Area)

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