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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. \nWith 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.\nWorking at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. 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. \nAbout the role\nThe Senior Deployment Engineer is a senior-level technical field engineering role responsible for leading the deployment, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and operational readiness of Armada’s modular data center infrastructure across North America and global customer environments. \nThis role serves as a key technical authority during deployment operations and is responsible for independently driving complex field execution activities across electrical, mechanical, controls/BAS, networking, and low-voltage infrastructure systems. The Senior Deployment Engineer exercises significant independent judgment in diagnosing infrastructure issues, coordinating technical resolution efforts, and ensuring operational reliability across mission-critical deployments. \nThis position requires a highly experienced infrastructure professional capable of making real-time technical decisions in dynamic field environments while partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Deployment Leadership, Customer Operations, and external vendors. \nLocation. This role is remote with extensive travel. \nWhat You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)\nDeployment & Field Leadership \nLead installation, commissioning, startup, and validation activities for modular data center deployments across domestic and international environments \nServe as the senior technical field resource during deployment execution and operational readiness activities \nIndependently execute and oversee deployment plans, commissioning procedures, and infrastructure validation processes \nConduct site assessments and provide technical leadership for field execution, issue resolution, and operational acceptance \nDrive deployment quality, operational consistency, and adherence to Armada engineering and safety standards \nTechnical Ownership & Troubleshooting \nLead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts across electrical, mechanical, controls/BAS, networking, and monitoring systems \nInterpret and apply electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, control diagrams, and infrastructure documentation to resolve complex operational issues \nMake independent technical decisions during commissioning, startup, and live operational events \nDrive corrective action implementation and long-term reliability improvements based on field findings \nEscalate and coordinate resolution of critical infrastructure issues impacting deployment timelines or operational readiness \nOperational Readiness & Infrastructure Validation \nLead BMS, EPMS, and DCIM integration, validation, and operational readiness testing activities \nDefine and execute infrastructure validation procedures to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and operational standards prior to customer turnover \nSupport incident response, infrastructure recovery efforts, and operational continuity initiatives \nProvide technical oversight during system startup, monitoring validation, alarm testing, and infrastructure acceptance activities \nCross-Functional Technical Leadership \nPartner directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Deployment Leadership, and Customer Operations teams to drive successful deployment execution \nCoordinate technical activities with vendors, subcontractors, and field service partners \nProvide field-driven operational insights that influence infrastructure design, deployment methodologies, and product reliability improvements \nAct as a trusted technical advisor during deployment planning, execution, and operational review activities \nRequired Qualifications\n8+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, modular data centers, field engineering, or critical facilities operations \nDemonstrated ability to independently lead commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and deployment activities within complex technical environments \nDeep technical expertise across critical infrastructure systems including: Electrical systems \nMechanical/HVAC systems \nControls/BAS systems \nLow-voltage systems \n\nStrong experience leading root cause analysis and technical problem resolution in live operational environments \nExperience exercising independent judgment and decision-making during infrastructure deployments and operational events \nStrong familiarity with BMS, EPMS, and/or DCIM platforms \nAbility to read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams during field execution and troubleshooting \nExcellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills \nAbility to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-accountability deployment environments \nCompensation\nFor 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.\nWe use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets. \n Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $157,600 - $197,000\n Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $137,040 - $171,300 \n Tier 3 (other cities): $130,190 -$162,740\nFinal compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range. \nIn addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).\nBenefits\nCompetitive base salary and equity\nMedical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)\nHealth savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)\nRetirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)\nUnlimited paid time off (PTO)\n14 paid company holidays per year\nCompensation\n$137,040—$171,300 USD\nYou're a Great Fit if You're\nA go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge \nA detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a \"get-it-done\" attitude \nThrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company\nA collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda \nHighly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you \nEqual Opportunity Statement\nAt 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.\nUnsolicited Resumes and Candidates\nArmada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. 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