[Remote] Senior Hardware Engineer, Orbital Infrastructure

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas. They are seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to lead the physical design and component strategy of their orbital compute nodes, focusing on the architecture of space-based servers and collaborating with global manufacturers. Responsibilities • Lead the selection of CPUs, GPUs, and high-density NVMe storage • Architect custom server sleds and high-speed backplanes • Act as the primary technical point of contact for Tier 1 component vendors • 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 Skills • 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 • 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) • 15 paid company holidays per year Company Overview • Armada provides modular data centers and edge compute solutions. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.armada.ai. Apply Now Apply Now