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Armada · 5 hours ago

Director of SATCOM Product Management

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$176K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Armada is an edge computing startup focused on bridging the digital divide through advanced technology infrastructure. They are seeking a Director of SATCOM Product Management to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of their satellite communications product suite, ensuring optimal performance and integration with major satellite networks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingData CenterSoftware

Senior Management

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and execute the multi-year roadmap for Armada’s SATCOM products, including inter-satellite links (ISL), multi-orbit connectivity, and hybrid-network orchestration

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

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

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

Develop pricing models and service-level agreements (SLAs) for global data backhaul, balancing high-performance requirements with cost-efficiency for the customer

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

Qualification

Product ManagementSatellite CommunicationsMesh NetworkingTechnical StrategyRF FundamentalsSoftware-Defined NetworkingRegulatory ExpertiseTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingGrowth Mindset

Required

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

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)