Electrical Design Engineer

ARMADA; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Subsidized benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) / Roth 401(k)

Unlimited PTO

14 paid company holidays

Job summary

Armada builds ruggedized, modular data centers that deliver high-density AI compute. This role focuses on electrical design for containerized data centers, from diagrams to equipment specs, ensuring reliable, scalable power delivery across international deployments.

You will collaborate with mechanical, controls, structural, and fire protection engineers, review vendor submittals, and participate in field commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 3–7 years of post-degree experience in electrical design with data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Hands-on experience with protection coordination and arc flash software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical designs for modular containerized data centers: single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, grounding, cable sizing, and raceway layouts across multiple LV systems.
• Run protective device coordination, arc flash, and short-circuit studies in SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or equivalent.
• Review and redline vendor submittals for UPS systems, battery systems, cooling distribution units, switchgear, PDUs, and generator/ATS integration.
• Support manufacturing partners: answer RFIs, resolve conflicts on layout and piping/cable routing, and participate in factory witness testing.
• Contribute to multi-jurisdictional compliance across international electrical, fire, and mission-critical facility codes, and coordinate with AHJs.
• Produce engineering documentation: Statements of Requirements, design basis memos, block diagrams, and commissioning procedures.
• Work with mechanical, controls, structural, and fire protection engineers and external consultants; push back when something is wrong.
• Support field commissioning and troubleshooting, including occasional international travel.

Skills

Electrical design

Data center experience

Protection coordination

Arc flash analysis

Power distribution

Interdisciplinary coordination

Clear written communication

Reading drawings (mechanical/structual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKMPowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit MEP

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Armada is thehyperscalerfor the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed,scaleand sovereignty. Namedone of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companiesandtothe 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 FoundersFund, 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 edgeAI - 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

Armada builds and deploys ruggedized, modular, containerized data centers that bring high-density AI compute to locations where traditional data centers cannot go. We are scaling production across multiple international markets, with deployments ranging from multi-megawatt GPU clusters to large-scale multi-unit campuses at up to 400 kW/rack.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Develop andmaintainelectrical designs for modular containerized data centers: single-line diagrams, load calculations, panel schedules, grounding, cable sizing, and raceway layouts across multiple low-voltage distribution standards (480 V and other international LV systems).
• Run protective device coordination, arc flash, and short-circuit studies in SKM, ETAP, or equivalent. Produce labels and coordination reports that will be used in the field.
• Review and redline vendor submittals for UPS systems, battery systems, cooling distribution units, switchgear, main distribution boards, PDUs, and generator/ATS packages. Hold vendors accountable to the spec; flag discrepancies early.
• Support manufacturing partners: answer RFIs, resolve conflicts on layout and piping/cable routing, andparticipatein factory witness testing.
• Contribute to multi-jurisdictional compliance across a range of international electrical, fire, and mission-critical facility codes, and coordinate with localAuthorities HavingJurisdiction.
• Produce clear engineering documentation: Statements of Requirements, design basis memos, block diagrams, and commissioning procedures. If you hate writing, this is notthejob.
• Work alongside mechanical, controls, structural, and fire protection engineers — and with external consultants. You will be expected to push back when something is wrong, regardless of seniority.
• Support field commissioning and troubleshooting, including occasional international travel to manufacturing partner sites, deployments, and trade events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 3–7 years of post-degree experience in electrical design, with at least 2 years in data centers, mission-critical facilities, industrial power, or equivalent complex power distribution.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the NEC (NFPA 70) and, ideally, one or more IEC-based national codes. Multi-jurisdictional design experience is a strong plus.
• Hands-on experience with protection coordination and arc flash software (SKMPowerTools, ETAP,EasyPower, or similar).
• Proficiencywith AutoCAD Electrical and/or Revit MEP, plus Bluebeam Revu (or equivalent) for submittal markup.
• Familiarity with UPS systems (double-conversion topology, battery sizing, parallel operation), medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, and generator/ATS integration.
• Ability to read mechanical and structural drawings well enough to catch interdisciplinary conflicts before they hit manufacturing.
• Clear written communication. You will be writing RFI responses, submittal reviews, and technical memos read by vendors and executives.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• PE or EIT licensure is a plus; neither isrequired.
• Experience with containerized or modular/prefabricated data center products.
• Knowledge of high-density liquid-cooled GPU systems and their electrical implications — inrush, harmonics, rack-level power distribution, busway.
• Working familiarity with battery chemistries beyond VRLA and lithium-ion, and with UL 9540A or equivalent large-scale battery testing requirements.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, NFPA 75/76, NFPA 110, and NFPA 855 as they apply to mission-critical and energy storage installations.
• Experience coordinating with multiple AHJs and international insurance bodies on mission-critical approvals.
• Exposure to BMS/DCIM integration, BACnet/Modbus, and the electrical side ofcontrolshandoffs.
• Experience working with external manufacturing partners and consultants across multiple time zones.

Forselectroles, due to the nature of our clientele and the technologies involved, there may be specific nationality or citizenshipindicatedin the required qualifications section.These roles may involve access to sensitive information that is subject to export control regulations or other legal restrictions.In such cases, employment offers will be contingent upon your ability tocomply withthese requirements.

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): $130,824 – $163,530
• Tier 3 (other cities): $108,072 – $135,090

Final compensation will be bedeterminedby 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).

• 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

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.