Senior Deployment Engineer

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Senior Deployment Engineer
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About the Company

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.

Working 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.

About the role

The 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.

This 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.

This 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.

Location. This role is remote with extensive travel.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Deployment & Field Leadership

- Lead installation, commissioning, startup, and validation activities for modular data center deployments across domestic and international environments

- Serve as the senior technical field resource during deployment execution and operational readiness activities

- Independently execute and oversee deployment plans, commissioning procedures, and infrastructure validation processes

- Conduct site assessments and provide technical leadership for field execution, issue resolution, and operational acceptance

- Drive deployment quality, operational consistency, and adherence to Armada engineering and safety standards

Technical Ownership & Troubleshooting

- Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts across electrical, mechanical, controls/BAS, networking, and monitoring systems

- Interpret and apply electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, control diagrams, and infrastructure documentation to resolve complex operational issues

- Make independent technical decisions during commissioning, startup, and live operational events

- Drive corrective action implementation and long-term reliability improvements based on field findings

- Escalate and coordinate resolution of critical infrastructure issues impacting deployment timelines or operational readiness

Operational Readiness & Infrastructure Validation

- Lead BMS, EPMS, and DCIM integration, validation, and operational readiness testing activities

- Define and execute infrastructure validation procedures to ensure systems meet performance, safety, and operational standards prior to customer turnover

- Support incident response, infrastructure recovery efforts, and operational continuity initiatives

- Provide technical oversight during system startup, monitoring validation, alarm testing, and infrastructure acceptance activities

Cross-Functional Technical Leadership

- Partner directly with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Deployment Leadership, and Customer Operations teams to drive successful deployment execution

- Coordinate technical activities with vendors, subcontractors, and field service partners

- Provide field-driven operational insights that influence infrastructure design, deployment methodologies, and product reliability improvements

- Act as a trusted technical advisor during deployment planning, execution, and operational review activities

Required Qualifications

- 8+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure, modular data centers, field engineering, or critical facilities operations

- Demonstrated ability to independently lead commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and deployment activities within complex technical environments

- Deep technical expertise across critical infrastructure systems including:

- Electrical systems

- Mechanical/HVAC systems

- Controls/BAS systems

- Low-voltage systems

- Strong experience leading root cause analysis and technical problem resolution in live operational environments

- Experience exercising independent judgment and decision-making during infrastructure deployments and operational events

- Strong familiarity with BMS, EPMS, and/or DCIM platforms

- Ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and control diagrams during field execution and troubleshooting

- Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills

- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-accountability deployment environments

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.

We use a geographic pay structure based on cost-of-labor markets.

- Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $157,600 – $197,000

- Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $137,040 – $171,300

- Tier 3 (other cities): $130,190 – $162,740

Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range.

In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

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

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Compensation

$137,040 - $171,300 USD

You're a Great Fit if You're

- 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

- Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company

- A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda

- Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal Opportunity Statement

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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Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.

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