Harnessing Technician

Base pay range

70,000.00 / yr –  / yr

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

Picogrid is seeking a Harnessing Technician to help build the next generation of American defense technology. As a core member of the hardware engineering team, you will help define our engineering culture and product roadmap. You will work on the PCBAs and electrical systems powering Picogrid’s current and future hardware platforms, enabling the deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems around the world.

• Assume ownership over the harness manufacturing process, working with the rest of the engineering team in assembling, maintaining, and operating mechanical and electrical systems
• Obsess about quality, look for improvements that speed up and simplify processes
• Perform mechanical and wiring tasks, including repetitive and non‑repetitive fabrication, final product assembly, and field maintenance
• Develop manufacturing jigs to increase speed and yield of harness manufacturing
• Follow electrical schematics and harness drawings and complete wiring tasks including crimping, building harnesses, wiring switch gear, soldering SMT and through‑hole components
• Troubleshoot and rework circuit designs in development
• Prepare and execute electrical and environmental test plans for PCBAs and end products
• Manage part inventory for harness and PCBA assembly processes
• Organize and maintain tooling and equipment involved in harness manufacturing
• Respect workplace safety guidelines and take LV DC safety seriously
• Travel 15‑25 % of your time across interesting parts of the country to perform equipment installations and servicing

• 2+ years of experience with electrical/mechanical assembly
• Associate degree
• Military, aerospace, or IC background preferred
• Track record of leadership demonstrated through management, public service, community organizing, or similar experience

• Base salary $70,000 – $120,000 per year
• Significant stock options with high potential upside
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Full health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Relocation assistance
• Unlimited PTO (two‑week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave for both parents
• Lunch provided in‑office with stocked kitchenette
• Remote/hybrid‑friendly work environment
• Unique office in downtown El Segundo, CA with coffee, snacks, and craft beer

• You apply
• Intro conversation
• Interview with our engineering team about your work experience
• On‑site technical interview: short project working alongside Picogrid engineers
• We make you an offer 🎉

To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology