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As Director of SATCOM Product Management, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of satellite communications products, ensuring high-performance connectivity across global networks.
About the Company
Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and sovereign AI/ML to some of the world’s most remote places. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.
With over $200 million in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and has strategic partnerships including Starlink, Skydio, and NVIDIA. We are looking for the most brilliant minds in the world to join us.
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.
The Mission
At Armada, we are conquering the "Connectivity Gap." We believe that the world’s most critical data shouldn't be trapped by geography. We are building the foundational infrastructure to connect the most remote assets on Earth—and in orbit—to the global network. From high-bandwidth satellite backhaul to intelligent routing at the edge, we are the invisible thread that makes the world’s data accessible everywhere.
We are seeking a Director of SATCOM Product Management to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our satellite communications product suite. You will own the roadmap for how our global network architecture communicates across constellations and terrestrial nodes, ensuring that Armada remains the most resilient and connected platform in existence.
About the role
This is a high-stakes leadership role at the intersection of aerospace, telecommunications, and cloud software. As the Director, you will define the standard for Global Data Transport. You will be responsible for the product lifecycle of our SATCOM hardware integrations, multi-node mesh networking architectures, and the commercial strategy for bandwidth orchestration across major LEO and GEO constellations.
You will work closely with our engineering teams to build products that abstract the complexity of satellite handovers, atmospheric interference, and dynamic mesh routing into a seamless, high-performance experience for our customers.
Location: San Francisco, CA / Bellevue, WA / Remote (US)
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)
- Product Vision & Roadmap: Define and execute the multi-year roadmap for Armada’s SATCOM products, including inter-satellite links (ISL), multi-orbit connectivity, and hybrid-network orchestration.
- Constellation Integration: Lead the technical product strategy for integrating with major satellite networks (e.g., Starlink, Kuiper, Viasat), ensuring optimized throughput and low-latency performance for Armada users.
- Mesh Network Strategy: Lead the strategy for decentralized mesh networking, enabling resilient, peer-to-peer communication between edge nodes even when primary satellite backhaul is unavailable or contested.
- Strategic Partnerships: Lead the product-level relationship with satellite constellation operators and terminal manufacturers to ensure Armada’s technology is always at the forefront of next-gen hardware capabilities.
- Commercial Strategy: Develop pricing models and service-level agreements (SLAs) for global data backhaul, balancing high-performance requirements with cost-efficiency for the customer.
- Customer Advocacy: Work directly with our most ambitious customers in defense, energy, and research to ensure our Satcom products meet the "always-on" demands of the world's most extreme environments.
Required Qualifications
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Due to the nature of our work with government partners and sensitive aerospace technology, this is a non-negotiable requirement.
- 10+ Years of Experience: A proven track record in Product Management, with a significant portion dedicated to satellite communications, telecommunications, or large-scale networking infrastructure.
- Direct Satellite Experience: Hands-on experience managing products or services that utilize Starlink, Viasat, Kuiper, or similar high-capacity satellite constellations.
- Mesh & Networking Expertise: Deep experience with mesh networking protocols (e.g., MANET, FANET), software-defined networking (SDN), and resilient packet routing.
- Technical Depth: Deep understanding of RF fundamentals, Link Budgets, and the modern networking stack.
- Education: BS/MS in a technical field (EE, Aero/Astro, CS) or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Space & Aerospace Heritage: Significant experience working within the "New Space" ecosystem or with large-scale satellite internet service providers (ISPs).
- Hardware/Software Bridge: Experience managing products that involve both physical hardware (terminals/antennas) and complex cloud-based control planes.
- Tactical Communications: Experience building mesh-capable systems for defense or emergency response applications where infrastructure is non-existent.
- Regulatory Expertise: Familiarity with the licensing and regulatory hurdles associated with global satellite data transmission (FCC/NTIA).
The Armada Way
- Ownership: We operate with high autonomy and expect you to own the outcome, not just the process.
- Velocity: We prioritize speed of learning and speed of delivery.
- The Frontier: We are building things that don't have a playbook. If you thrive in the unknown, you belong here.
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.
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
$215,470—$269,400 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.
Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates
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.
Top Skills
Mesh Networking Protocols
Rf Fundamentals
Satellite Communications
Software-Defined Networking
Telecommunications
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