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Picogrid · 12 hours ago

Senior Electrical Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$180K/yr - $220K/yr

5+ years exp

Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company focused on bridging the gap between modern technology and national security demands. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, build, and deploy mission-critical hardware systems that support U.S. defense operations, involving collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and a hands-on approach to product lifecycle management.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentIndustrialMilitary

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy mission-critical hardware systems that support U.S. defense operations

Own the full design lifecycle for various hardware products: from rapid prototyping and validation through production and direct field deployment

Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and deployment teams to ensure systems operate reliably in harsh environments

Drive real-world mission impact through fast iteration and minimal layers between engineering and the end user

Qualification

PCB designPower electronics designHigh-speed digital designEmbedded EngineeringCircuit simulationSchematic captureInterpreting design specificationsGrowth mindsetResults-oriented focus

Required

5+ years of industry experience designing and releasing custom PCBAs into production

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Deep understanding of high-speed digital design, signal integrity, power electronics, and common electronic components. Proven experience in schematic capture and PCB design for high-reliability applications (aerospace, defense, or similar industries preferred)

Proficiency in PCB design software (KiCAD or Altium preferred), circuit simulation (LTSpice preferred), and testing tools (oscilloscopes, DMM, bench power supplies, data loggers)

Expertise in power electronics design, PCIE, USB-C 3.2, Ethernet, and POE

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

Preferred

Familiarity with Embedded Engineering, STM32, FreeRTOS, C/C++, Rust

Familiarity with git and CAD (OnShape preferred)

Experience with defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability hardware, and designing systems for environmental robustness (temperature, vibration, ingress protection)

Comfort supporting end-to-end system deployment, including in field settings