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Picogrid

Robot type
Defense
Location
El SegundoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Customer Success
Posted
Mar 13, 2026
Salary
$70,000–$120,000 a year
Full-time

Field Operations Engineer

Job description

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.

Job responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed design documentation for your work.
  • Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Support prototype development and perform hands-on testing to validate design performance.
  • Obsess about quality, look for improvements that speed up and simplify processes.

Job requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.

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