Armada

Armada

Senior Hardware Engineer, Orbital Infrastructure

Bellevue Office, Sunset Corporate Campus · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$158k-$197kDetected 8 days ago
PCB DesignAltiumCadenceMIL-STDElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • This is a veteran role focused on the physical architecture of our space-based servers.
  • you will be designing the "guts" of our orbital assets.
  • You will be responsible for choosing the silicon, designing custom PCBAs for power delivery, and working directly with global component manufacturers to modify terrestrial data center hardware for the rigors of space.

Responsibilities

  • a modular, high-compute orbital data center designed to process massive data loads in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond.
  • Design conduction-based cooling solutions and the use of Phase Change Materials (PCM) or advanced heat pipes for heat dissipation in the absence of air.
  • Custom Server Design: Architect custom server sleds and high-speed backplanes. Ensure signal integrity for PCIe Gen 5/6 and CXL links in a compact form factor optimized for a satellite bus.
  • Thermal & Mechanical Integration: Design conduction-based cooling solutions and the use of Phase Change Materials (PCM) or advanced heat pipes for heat dissipation in the absence of air.
  • A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
  • A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
  • You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
  • You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude

Requirements

  • 10+ Years of Experience: Deep hands-on hardware engineering with a focus on server-class hardware, high-performance computing (HPC), or ruggedized electronics
  • PCBA Design: Proficiency in high-speed PCB design (Altium, Cadence, or Allegro) for power-dense environments.
  • Expert knowledge of x86/ARM architectures, memory hierarchies, and high-speed interconnects (PCIe, NVMe, Ethernet).
  • Proficiency in high-speed PCB design (Altium, Cadence, or Allegro) for power-dense environments.
  • Familiarity with rigorous testing standards for vacuum, thermal, and high-vibration environments (e.g., MIL-STD or equivalent aerospace protocols).
  • You will bridge the gap between high-performance "COTS" (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) hardware and the extreme reliability required for an unserviceable orbital environment.

Nice to have

  • Spaceflight Heritage: Proven experience designing hardware that has successfully flown and operated in LEO/GEO environments.
  • Radiation Effects: Expertise in mitigating Single Event Effects (SEE) and Total Ionizing Dose (TID) through hardware-level redundancy and shielding.
  • Aerospace Integration: Experience interfacing high-compute payloads with standard satellite buses and power systems.
  • Environmental Standards: Familiarity with rigorous testing standards for vacuum, thermal, and high-vibration environments (e.g., MIL-STD or equivalent aerospace protocols).

Skills

  • Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact.

Compensation

  • For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications.
  • In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits ( details available upon request).
  • 14 paid company holidays per year
  • $157,600 - $197,000 USD

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
  • Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
  • In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits ( details available upon request).

Company info

  • Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty.
  • Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada's solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.
  • With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio.
  • We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.
  • You'll tackle challenges that haven't been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up.
  • What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada's mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.
  • At Armada, we are building the infrastructure for the next industrial frontier.
  • Our Galleon data centers have already brought AI-grade compute to the world's most rugged terrestrial environments-from remote mines to offshore platforms.
  • Now, we are looking up.
  • We are building the Orbital Galleon: a modular, high-compute orbital data center designed to process massive data loads in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and beyond.
  • We are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer with over a decade of experience in server-level hardware and data center components to lead the physical design and component strategy of our orbital compute nodes.

Equal opportunity

  • At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive.
  • As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
  • This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation.
  • Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • US Citizenship
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