Senior Electrical Engineer

Picogrid builds hardware and software infrastructure to connect and control the systems that power critical industries. Our platform unifies sensors, platforms, and operators to power mission planning, autonomous system control, and real-time decision-making.

We partner directly with operators, technology companies, and federal agencies to deliver rapidly deployable, mission-critical capabilities where they’re needed most, often on short timelines and in challenging conditions. Our technology is trusted in active operations, not just test environments, and we move quickly to close real-world capability gaps for those on the front lines.

Joining Picogrid means working on high-impact problems at the intersection of autonomy, national security, and cutting‑edge technology. You’ll be part of a small, elite team that builds and ships systems used by the leading organizations around the world. We operate with urgency, ownership, and a deep respect for the mission.

Picogrid is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, build, and deploy mission‑critical hardware systems that support U.S. defense operations. In this role, you will work at the intersection of embedded systems, mechanical integration, and high‑reliability design—owning key electrical components that power connected autonomous systems in the field.

You will be responsible for the full electrical lifecycle: from rapid prototyping through validation, production, and field deployment. Your work will directly support military missions, with minimal layers between you and the end user. Expect hands‑on engineering, fast iteration, and real‑world impact.

This is not a bench‑bound design role. You’ll work closely with our software, mechanical, and deployment teams to ensure systems operate reliably in harsh environments—from deserts to flight lines to active field operations.

Picogrid builds integrated infrastructure for national defense. Our platform connects drones, sensors, and AI models into a unified command‑and‑control system used by field operators and national security agencies. Many of these systems require tightly integrated hardware to perform reliably in austere conditions where commercial electronics fail.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will take ownership of core electrical subsystems used across Picogrid’s portfolio—from embedded controllers and RF payloads to power systems and rugged enclosures. You’ll be a key part of the team that builds systems end‑to‑end and brings them directly into operational use.

• Design and develop custom PCBs for embedded control, power distribution, and sensor integration
• Select, validate, and source electrical components suitable for tactical and harsh environments
• Own system‑level electrical design including schematics, layout, and manufacturing files
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to ensure reliable end‑to‑end system integration
• Conduct hardware bring‑up, debugging, and functional testing
• Develop and execute electrical validation and environmental qualification test plans
• Support production and deployment with documentation, troubleshooting, and iterative improvements
• Travel as needed to support field testing and on‑site system deployments

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience designing and releasing custom PCBAs into production.
• Deep understanding of high‑speed digital design, signal integrity, power electronics, custom magnetics.
• Strong knowledge of common electronic components, passive component materials and their properties. Experience in design of power supplies and custom magnetics is preferred.
• Growth mindset, desire to learn, results‑oriented focus.
• Proven experience in schematic capture and PCB design for high‑reliability applications (automotive, aerospace, or similar industries preferred).
• Proficiency in PCB design software (KiCAD preferred).
• Proficiency in circuit simulation (LTSpice preferred).
• Familiarity with git and with CAD (OnShape preferred).
• Proficiency in leveraging modern tools to 10x your productivity.
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