Who we are

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.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Technical Recruiter to lead hiring across engineering and operations. You’ll own the full recruiting funnel from sourcing and outreach to closing while helping us build the internal systems that will scale how we hire. This role sits at the intersection of recruiting and early people operations, and will be foundational to how Picogrid grows.

If you’re passionate about connecting exceptional technical talent with mission-driven work, this is a chance to build from zero to one inside a fast-moving defense technology company.

What You’ll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and operational roles (hardware, software, systems, and field).
• Partner with leadership to define hiring needs and build role profiles.
• Design and optimize recruiting processes from sourcing to interviews to offers.
• Source, engage, and close high-caliber candidates across multiple disciplines.
• Build and manage Picogrid’s talent pipeline for critical roles.
• Lay the foundation for people operations systems: onboarding, ATS setup, reporting, and candidate experience.
• Represent Picogrid’s mission and culture to every candidate interaction.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years focused on technical recruiting.
• Proven ability to source and close top technical talent in competitive markets.
• Experience recruiting for early-stage startups, defense, aerospace, or frontier technology is a strong plus.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder both internally and externally.
• Highly organized and data-driven; you track metrics and iterate systems.
• Mission-oriented: you want to solve hard problems that matter to national defense.

Why Picogrid

• Work directly with leadership on high-impact hires that shape the future of defense technology.
• Join a mission-driven team operating at the intersection of autonomy, software, and national security.
• Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package.
• Onsite, hands-on culture in El Segundo with a team that ships fast and builds what matters.

Export Control Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.