Picogrid
Forward Deployed Engineer
El Segundo, CA | Fort Bragg, NC · Mid
Work authorization required$53k-$800kDetected 345 days ago
PythonGoReactDistributed SystemsFull-Stack DevelopmentDockerDevOpsGraphQLRESTgRPCData EngineeringCybersecuritySIEMCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- Picogrid is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to operate at the intersection of product, engineering, and the customer.
Responsibilities
- Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a technical role combining Software Engineering with customer-facing functions (Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Developer Relations) with a focus on Full-stack Development.
- Proven experience engaging directly with end-users to understand mission needs, conduct valuable user testing, and incorporate product feedback.
- 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
- Active U.S. Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
- Experience in Golang, Python, and/or React development.
- Background in DOD RMF, FedRAMP, or NIST 800-53 compliance.
- Experience with low-latency FMV/video systems, tactical data standards (CoT, STANAG), and/or common command-and-control platforms (TAK, Maven, Lattice).
- Expertise in DDIL environments, Disconnected DevOps (Docker/K3s, mesh networking), and/or multi-sensor fusion.
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
Compensation
- Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year
- 120,000 - $200,000 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.
- Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.
- You will be responsible for working shoulder to shoulder with military customers to design and deliver the end-to-end capabilities for real missions.
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
- Secret or Top Secret security clearance
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