Director of SATCOM Product Management

Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and sovereign AI/ML to some of the world’s most remote places. They are seeking a Director of SATCOM Product Management to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of their satellite communications product suite, ensuring optimized global network architecture and performance. This role involves defining product lifecycle management and collaborating with engineering teams on innovative solutions for satellite communications.

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:

• 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
• Hands-on experience managing products or services that utilize Starlink, Viasat, Kuiper, or similar high-capacity satellite constellations
• Deep experience with mesh networking protocols (e.g., MANET, FANET), software-defined networking (SDN), and resilient packet routing
• Deep understanding of RF fundamentals, Link Budgets, and the modern networking stack
• BS/MS in a technical field (EE, Aero/Astro, CS) or equivalent practical experience
• Significant experience working within the 'New Space' ecosystem or with large-scale satellite internet service providers (ISPs)
• Experience managing products that involve both physical hardware (terminals/antennas) and complex cloud-based control planes
• Experience building mesh-capable systems for defense or emergency response applications where infrastructure is non-existent
• Familiarity with the licensing and regulatory hurdles associated with global satellite data transmission (FCC/NTIA)