Armada

Lead, Large Form Factor Modular Data Center

United States (Remote)

Sponsorship not specified$188k-$234kDetected 12 days ago

Supply ChainElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

This is a hands-on, high-expectation role operating in a fast-growing, mission-critical environment.
This role is remote in the United States.
Execute against the segment strategy set with the GM of Form Factors, ensuring alignment with Armada's broader platform and growth objectives.

Armada is seeking a Lead to drive execution of the Large Form Factor Modular Data Center (MDC) product line within our Form Factors business.
This role will operate as a hands-on execution owner for the product line, supporting the Director on strategy, investment, and growth decisions, and helping drive the cross-functional teams that deliver results.
Establish operating rhythms, KPIs, and accountability mechanisms to drive predictable execution.
Lead end-to-end product development, including system architecture, mechanical/electrical design, thermal systems, integration, and certification.
Manage manufacturing operations for large-scale modular data center systems, including execution of factory strategy (internal and external), capacity scaling, and throughput optimization with our partners.
Build and scale repeatable production processes, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and cost control. This will be in partnership with our OEMs, manufacturing partners, and supply chain partners.
Partner with supply chain leadership on sourcing and execution for long-lead and critical components (power, cooling, steel, switchgear, IT infrastructure).
Product Design & Engineering Leadership
Drive standardization and modularity while maintaining flexibility to meet customer-specific requirements.
Implement strong quality management systems, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement programs.

5+ years of experience in operations, engineering, or product execution roles, preferably in infrastructure and/or data centers.
Hands-on experience supporting a hardware or systems product as it scales from early growth toward higher-volume production.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and cost management.
Experience working across cross-functional teams spanning engineering, operations, and commercial functions.
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across the organization.
Direct experience with modular data centers, power and cooling systems, or large-scale infrastructure products.
Experience working with contract manufacturers and/or vertically integrated production models.

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

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.
We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets.
Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $187,500 - $234,370
Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $163,040 - $203,800
Tier 3 (other cities): $154,890 - $193,610
Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range.
14 paid company holidays per year
$163,040 - $203,800 USD

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).

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.
The successful candidate will combine technical depth, operational rigor, and commercial acumen to scale production, improve margins, and deliver high-quality modular data center solutions to demanding customers.

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.

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