Picogrid
Field Operations Engineer
El Segundo, CA · Mid
Sponsorship not specified$50k-$70kDetected 131 days ago
PythonBashLinuxProduct ManagementElectrical EngineeringNetwork EngineeringLeadershipPublic Speaking
About the role
- As a core member of Picogrid's engineering team, you will help define our engineering culture and product roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Travel 50-70% of your time across interesting and unique parts of the country to perform equipment installations and servicing.
- Collaborate with Electrical, Embedded and Software Engineers during design stages.
- Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation for your work.
- Support prototype development and perform hands-on testing to validate design performance.
- Develop jigs and stations to increase speed and yield of manufacturing.
Requirements
- Proven experience in network equipment configuration.
- Proficiency in network equipment configuration.
- Proficiency in harnessing assembly and installation.
- Proficiency in interpreting and applying design specifications, datasheets, and technical drawings.
- Familiarity with Linux.
- Familiarity with command line interface, bash.
- Proficiency in leveraging modern tools to 10x your productivity.
- Strong knowledge of networks, electrical, and harnessing systems.
- Experience with testing tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQs, etc.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice to have
- 4+ years of experience with IT, electrical/mechanical assembly
- Military, aerospace, or IC background
- Track record of leadership demonstrated through management, public service, community organizing, or similar experience
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
- Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette
- Free EV charging at the HQ
- Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer
Compensation
- Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year
- $70,000 - $120,000 per year.
- Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package at Picogrid.
Benefits
- Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company
- Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
- Paid parental leave for both parents
Company info
- Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security.
- Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world.
- Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.
- Travel to unique parts of the country. Work with cutting edge technology in a fast paced, highly iterative engineering culture. See your work's impact firsthand as you create value for customers in every project.
- See your work's impact firsthand as you create value for customers in every project.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Export Control Requirements
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