Mechanical / BIM Designer

About the Company

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the 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 Founders Fund, 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 edge AI - 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 We are seeking a  Mechanical / BIM Designer with 3–5+ years of experience  producing mechanical drawings in  AutoCAD and Revit . This role is focused on drafting, model production, and drawing package development for modular infrastructure and data center projects. This is  not  intended to be a senior mechanical engineering role. The ideal candidate is strong in drafting execution, can work from engineering markups and design direction, and is able to turn concepts into clean, accurate, and organized drawing sets.   The right person will be detail-oriented, coachable, fast in production, and confident supporting engineers and designers with high-quality documentation.      

Location. This role is remote.    

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Create, update, and maintain  2D and 3D mechanical drawings  in AutoCAD and Revit    Translate sketches, redlines, engineering markups, and design input into clear drawing deliverables    Develop plans, elevations, sections, details, equipment layouts, and mechanical coordination views    Draft mechanical systems including  piping layouts, equipment arrangements, supports, and routing concepts     Support BIM model updates and coordination across mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines    Maintain drawing quality, standards, layering, annotation, title blocks, revision history, and sheet organization    Revise drawings based on project reviews, vendor updates, and internal design changes    Organize project files, model content, drawing sets, and standards in a repeatable and disciplined way    Help maintain drafting libraries, standard details, templates, and Revit families/AutoCAD blocks    Coordinate closely with engineers, designers, and project managers to ensure drawings reflect current design intent   

    Required Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience  in mechanical drafting, design support, or BIM modeling    Strong proficiency in  AutoCAD     Working knowledge of  Revit  for drafting and model-based production    Solid understanding of drafting principles, sheet setup, dimensions, annotations, detailing, and drawing standards    Ability to read and interpret engineering markups and convert them into accurate drawing packages    Strong attention to detail with good document control and file organization habits    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and evolving design inputs    Able to take direction, execute consistently, and ask smart questions when design intent is unclear    Good communication skills and a strong production mindset   

    Preferred Experience and Skills

Experience supporting  MEP, mechanical, industrial, prefab, modular, or data center  projects    Exposure to mechanical systems such as  HVAC, piping, hydronics, liquid cooling, or equipment layout     Familiarity with BIM coordination and interdisciplinary model collaboration    Experience producing drawing packages for fabrication, installation, or construction    Understanding of clash coordination, model cleanup, and drawing issue workflows   

   

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): $80,960 – $101,200 Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $70,400 – $88,000 Tier 3 (other cities): $66,880 – $83,600

Final compensation will be determined by 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).     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 $70,400 — $88,000 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.