Electrical Engineer — Picogrid — El Segundo, CA

p style= min-height:1.5em strong u Who we are /u /strong /p p style= min-height:1.5em 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. /p h1 strong About the role /strong /h1 p style= min-height:1.5em Picogrid is seeking an strong Electrical Engineer /strong to design, build, and deploy mission-critical hardware systems that support U.S. defense operations. This is a hands-on role at the intersection of embedded systems, mechanical integration, and high-reliability design, where you will own key electrical components that power connected autonomous systems in the field. /p p style= min-height:1.5em You will own the strong full design lifecycle /strong for various hardware products: from rapid prototyping and validation through production and direct field deployment. Your work is not bench-bound; you will collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and deployment teams to ensure systems operate reliably in harsh environments from deserts to flightlines to active field operations. Expect fast iteration and minimal layers between your engineering and the end user, driving real-world mission impact. /p p style= min-height:1.5em /p h1 strong Required Qualifications /strong /h1 ul style= min-height:1.5em li p style= min-height:1.5em 2+ years of industry experience designing and releasing custom PCBAs into production. This role is open to both mid-level and senior engineers. /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Deep understanding of high-speed digital design, signal integrity, power electronics, and common electronic circuits. Proven experience in schematic capture and PCB design for high-reliability applications (aerospace, defense, or similar industries preferred). /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Growth mindset, results-oriented focus, and proficiency in leveraging modern tools to maximize productivity. /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Ability to interpret and apply design specifications, datasheets, and technical drawings. /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em If you don’t check every box on this list, but your experience and passion align with the Picogrid team, we encourage you to still apply. /p /li /ul p style= min-height:1.5em /p h1 strong Preferred Qualifications /strong /h1 ul style= min-height:1.5em li p style= min-height:1.5em Familiarity with Embedded Engineering, STM32, FreeRTOS, C/C++, Rust. /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Experience with defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability hardware, and designing systems for environmental robustness (temperature, vibration, ingress protection). /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Experience in NVIDIA SoM carrier PCBs. /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Expertise in power electronics design, PCIE, USB-C 3.2, Ethernet, and PoE. /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Comfort supporting end-to-end system deployment, including in field settings. /p /li /ul p style= min-height:1.5em /p h1 strong Compensation amp; Benefits /strong /h1 ul style= min-height:1.5em li p style= min-height:1.5em Base salary range: $160,000 - $180,000 per year. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package at Picogrid. /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em 401(k) with employer matching /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance) /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Relocation assistance provided (if applicable) /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Paid parental leave for both parents /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Free EV charging at the HQ /p /li li p style= min-height:1.5em Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer /p /li /ul p style= min-height:1.5em /p p style= min-height:1.5em /p p style= min-height:1.5em strong Export Control Requirements /strong /p p style= min-height:1.5em 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. /p p style= min-height:1.5em Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy /p p style= min-height:1.