Compute Systems Architect - Expeditionary AI/HPC Data Centers
Core
Design and build air-transportable, hardened AI/HPC data centers for tactical edge deployment in austere environments.
Role type
Senior IC compute systems architect (defense/tactical infrastructure)
Builds
Modular, power-constrained compute clusters for AI inference and training at the tactical edge
Domain
Defense technology / High Performance Computing / Edge AI
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
GPU-accelerated compute architecture, high-density power distribution, thermal management (liquid/immersion cooling), modular system design, systems thinking for multi-constraint optimization
Preferred skills
AI/ML infrastructure at scale, high-speed networking, edge computing, 3-phase power/HV batteries, military environmental standards (MIL-STD), SCIF design, aerospace/defense background
Technologies
NVIDIA H100/A100, AMD MI300, liquid cooling, immersion cooling, UPS, generators, chillers, ISO containers
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end architecture of tactical data centers from hardware to power/thermal/networking; Design GPU-accelerated clusters for AI workloads; Engineer advanced thermal solutions for high-density compute; Design air-transportable, modular systems; Build infrastructure for austere/contested environments; Partner with defense customers to translate requirements; Lead prototyping and field testing; Drive systems from concept to production; Define standards for tactical AI compute infrastructure
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership in system definition