Picogrid

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

This listing is sourced directly from Picogrid's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.