Armada · 7 hours ago
Senior Hardware Engineer, Orbital Infrastructure
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $197K/yr
10+ years expArmada is an edge computing startup focused on providing advanced technology infrastructure for remote areas. They are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the design and component strategy for orbital data centers, ensuring the reliability and performance of hardware in space environments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingSoftwareData Center
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the selection of CPUs, GPUs, and high-density NVMe storage. Evaluate silicon based on performance-per-watt and inherent radiation susceptibility (TID/SEE)
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
Act as the primary technical point of contact for Tier 1 component vendors. Work with their engineering teams to deep-dive into firmware and hardware-level modifications for orbital stability
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
Lead the "Space-Adaptation" of terrestrial hardware, implementing shielding, structural reinforcements, and conductive cooling paths
Oversee the hardware testing lifecycle, from initial breadboarding to Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) and Vibration (Shock/Vibe) qualification
Qualification
Required
US Citizenship
10+ Years of Experience: Deep hands-on hardware engineering with a focus on server-class hardware, high-performance computing (HPC), or ruggedized electronics
Existing, strong relationships with major semiconductor and data center component vendors
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
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Preferred
Proven experience designing hardware that has successfully flown and operated in LEO/GEO environments
Expertise in mitigating Single Event Effects (SEE) and Total Ionizing Dose (TID) through hardware-level redundancy and shielding
Experience interfacing high-compute payloads with standard satellite buses and power systems
Familiarity with rigorous testing standards for vacuum, thermal, and high-vibration environments (e.g., MIL-STD or equivalent aerospace protocols)
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)
14 paid company holidays per year
Company
Armada
Armada provides modular data centers and edge compute solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund8090 Industries,Founders Fund,Lux Capital,Shield CapitalFounders Fund,Lux Capital,Shield Capital
2025-07-24Series Unknown· $131M
2024-07-11Series Unknown· $40M
2023-12-11Series A· $55M
Leadership Team
Dan Wright
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jonathan Runyan
Co-Founder & COO
Recent News
2026-02-10
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