Field Operations Engineer
PicogridCalifornia, United States
Posted March 13, 2026
70000 - 120000 USD
About the Company
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.
Job Description
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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Develop jigs and stations to increase speed and yield of manufacturing
- Respect workplace safety guidelines and take LV DC safety seriously
Benefits
- 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 (if applicable)
- Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave for both parents
- 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
