Power Systems Engineer

The last frontier

The Arctic is a place of extremes: unforgiving, untamed, and undergoing rapid change. A literal defrosting reveals a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity spanning energy, defence, logistics, research, and infrastructure.

ARD was founded on a paradox. The Arctic is both the next great economic frontier and one of the most hostile environments on Earth. Rich in resources and strategically vital, yet bone-chillingly cold, dark for months, and fundamentally inhospitable to humans. This paradox—an explosion of activity in a place that resists human presence—is why we exist.

Our solution is autonomy.

We build systems that operate reliably and intelligently in the Arctic, so that humans don't always have to.

Founded by record-holding pioneers with decades of polar experience, we take calculated risks on hard problems that matter. If you want to build and deploy ground-up technology with real-world impact, at an inflection point in history that won’t reappear, we’d like to talk.

The role

As a Power Systems Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the toughest challenge in our product line: delivering reliable energy at -40°C and below. From day one, you’ll lead the design, integration, and testing of the proprietary energy system at the core of our stack – from portable high-bandwidth ground hubs to fully autonomous systems – ensuring an uninterrupted flow of mission critical data and asset coordination in the world’s harshest environment.

Core responsibilities

• Architect, build, and iterate ARD’s proprietary energy system for seamless integration into our hardware line
• Serve as the go-to technical lead across for power requirements across electrical, RF, systems, and mechanical interfaces, driving SWaP optimisation at every iteration
• Ensure uninterrupted power delivery to MCUs, electronic arrays, perception sensors, and autonomous subsystems  
• Lead thermal strategies for batteries and power systems (e.g. chemistry selection, controller, membranes)
• Test and validate energy systems in both the in-house lab and field deployments 
• Contribute to system safety and compliance testing, working against standards such as UL, IEC, and CE for batteries and electronics.
• Get hands-on in the field – travel to Arctic test sites and client installations 

What we value

• 3+ years of hands-on experience building battery systems for real-world applications
• Ability to leverage a deep knowledge in battery chemistry for use in sub-zero environments 
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a portfolio ready to demonstrate
• Strong familiarly with battery management systems, heat controllers, thermal membranes, and software integration
• Confident soldering, PCB design, prototyping, and field-testing under pressure
• Track record of delivering systems from sketch to deployment — managing time, cost, and complexity
• Ability to operate with a large-degree of autonomy within a lean and competent team
• Field-ready mindset — you're comfortable testing gear in sub-zero conditions

What we offer

• Competitive compensation
• Real field exposure – travel to Arctic sites and Outposts when needed
• Mission-driven culture – focus on impact, not hours logged