Director of SATCOM Product Management

Armada is an edge computing startup focused on bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure. They are seeking a Director of SATCOM Product Management to lead the vision and execution of their satellite communications product suite, ensuring high-performance and resilient connectivity solutions.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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)