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The salary range is $70K - $120K.
This is an onsite position requiring travel 50-70% of the time across interesting and unique parts of the country for equipment installations and servicing.
Key skills include proficiency in network equipment configuration, harnessing assembly and installation, interpreting design specifications and technical drawings, familiarity with Linux and bash, strong knowledge of networks, electrical, and harnessing systems, and experience with testing tools like multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Picogrid offers a fast-paced, highly iterative engineering culture where you'll work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a world-class team from companies like SpaceX and Google, and see the direct impact of your work on customers.
A strong candidate has a growth mindset, desire to learn, results-oriented focus, preferred expertise in fields like Network Engineering or Electrical Engineering, and hands-on experience with network configuration, electrical systems, Linux, and testing tools—no degree is required.
Develops autonomous systems for defense technology
Picogrid develops a unified platform for autonomous systems that integrates various defense technologies, including sensors, drones, and command interfaces. This platform allows for remote control and coordination of these systems, creating a more cohesive defense operation. The company primarily serves military clients, such as the U.S. Army and the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, and generates revenue through federal contracts, including a significant $1 billion contract with the Pentagon and a $950 million contract for its Lander sensor platform. Picogrid differentiates itself by focusing on creating an open ecosystem for defense technology suppliers, which enhances collaboration and efficiency in military operations. The company's goal is to improve defense capabilities while expanding its manufacturing operations, with a new factory set to open in 2025 to support job creation and local economies.