Who We Are 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.

About This Role Picogrid is seeking a Field Operations Engineer to help build the next generation of American defense technology. As a core member of Picogrid’s engineering team, you will help define our engineering culture and product roadmap.

As a Field Operations Engineer, you will work on the PCBAs and electrical systems powering Picogrid's current (e.g. Lander, Helios) and future (unannounced) hardware platforms, enabling the deployment and operation of unmanned and autonomous systems into operations around the world.

You will own the fleet maintenance processes from blank-sheet design to in-field troubleshooting and work alongside Picogrid’s world-class engineering team coming from companies including SpaceX, Google, Twitter, and more.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• No degree required. Preferred expertise related to Network Engineering, IT, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
• Growth mindset, desire to learn, results-oriented focus.
• Proven experience in network equipment configuration.
• Proficiency in network equipment configuration.

Responsibilities: 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.

• Configure network equipment, flash circuit boards, configure Linux machines by running bash scripts in R&D and field settings.
• Travel 50-70% of your time across interesting and unique parts of the country to perform equipment installations and servicing.
• Write python and bash scripts to automate configuration processes.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Embedded and Software Engineers during design stages.

Some types of experiences we're excited to see:

• 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

Why join us?

• Base salary range: $70,000 - $120,000 per year. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package at Picogrid.
• Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• Relocation assistance provided

Interview Process

• You apply
• Intro conversation
• Interview with our engineering team about your work experience
• On-site technical interview: Short project working alongside Picogrid engineers
• We make you an offer 🎉

Export Control Requirements 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.

Compensation Range: $70K - $120K