Electrical Engineer

The role

You will design, build, and deploy mission-critical hardware systems for U.S. defense operations. You will own the full design lifecycle for hardware products from prototyping to field deployment.

What you will do

• Design, build, and deploy mission-critical hardware systems.
• Own the full design lifecycle for various hardware products.
• Perform rapid prototyping and validation through production and direct field deployment.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and deployment teams.
• Ensure systems operate reliably in harsh environments.

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience designing and releasing custom PCBAs into production.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 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.
• Growth mindset, results-oriented focus, and proficiency in leveraging modern tools to maximize productivity.
• Ability to interpret and apply design specifications, datasheets, and technical drawings.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Embedded Engineering, STM32, FreeRTOS, C/C++, Rust.
• Experience with defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability hardware, and designing systems for environmental robustness (temperature, vibration, ingress protection).
• Experience in NVIDIA SoM carrier PCBs.
• Expertise in power electronics design, PCIE, USB-C 3.2, Ethernet, and PoE.
• Comfort supporting end-to-end system deployment, including in field settings.

Benefits

• Significant stock options
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
• Relocation assistance provided (if applicable)
• Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Lunch provided when working in-office
• Fully stocked kitchenette
• Free EV charging at the HQ
• Office stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the requ

About the company

Picogrid is a venture-backed defense technology company building infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators. Their mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.