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Startup · United States

Picogrid

HQ El SegundoFounded 202051-200 employees

Integration software linking sensors, autonomous systems and defense platforms. Selected for NATO DIANA’s 2026 cohort.

Website

Funding2 rounds · $57.0M

Equity raised
$57.0M
Latest
$45.0MSeries A · May 29, 2026
Cumulative raised$57.0M
Mar 26, 2024May 29, 2026

Raised counts equity rounds; debt, secondary sales and grants are totaled separately. Amounts in other currencies are converted at the announcement month's average rate. A ~ marks an estimated or converted amount.

Systems5

Helios

Portable expeditionary C2 and edge-compute node.

Maturity not rated

Lander

Fixed-site power, communications and compute node.

Maturity not rated

Legion

Data platform fusing sensor, drone and C2 feeds.

Maturity not rated

Orion

A secure, browser‑based command and control interface for operating autonomous systems.

Maturity not rated

Portal

Backpackable edge compute and networking node.

Maturity not rated

Newest unveiled first. Open a system for its milestone timeline, components and sources.

Supply Chain3 customers · 2 facilities

Customers3

  • Legion security integration under $9.3m SBIR Phase III award.
  • JIOP-procured Legion and ECNs, subsequently company-reported deployed in contingency operations.
  • Joint contract for Vandenberg installation-security support; Scout RF sensors integrated with Picogrid ECNs.

Facilities2

  • Picogrid — El Segundo
    Headquarters · El Segundo, CA, United States
    Operating
    Reported
  • Picogrid HQ (El Segundo)
    Headquarters · El Segundo, CA, United States
    Operating
    Confirmed

Hiring Observations10 observed listings

  • Assembly Technician ↗

    El Segundo, CA · FullTime · Manufacturing

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

  • Electrical Engineer ↗

    El Segundo, CA · FullTime · Engineering

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

  • Field Operations Engineer ↗

    El Segundo, CA · FullTime · Engineering

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

  • Forward Deployed Engineer ↗

    El Segundo, CA | Fort Bragg, NC · FullTime · Engineering

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

  • Fullstack Engineer ↗

    El Segundo, CA · FullTime · Engineering

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

  • Growth Strategist ↗

    El Segundo | Washington, D.C.; El Segundo, CA · FullTime · Other

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

  • Harnessing Technician ↗

    El Segundo, CA · FullTime · Other

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

  • Head of Hardware ↗

    El Segundo, CA · FullTime · Engineering

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

  • Head of People ↗

    El Segundo, CA · FullTime · Other

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

  • Head of Software ↗

    El Segundo, CA · FullTime · Engineering

    Open when checked · Ashby public employer job board

    Checked Oct 13, 2026

A sample of observed listings, not a total vacancy count. Availability may have changed since collection. Categories are inferred from job titles.

Company Metrics

LinkedIn employee profiles
79
Observed Oct 5, 2026
Bright Data / LinkedIn · Source ↗
LinkedIn followers
9,405
Observed Oct 5, 2026
Bright Data / LinkedIn · Source ↗

Employee-profile counts reflect LinkedIn profiles associated with the company, not verified headcount. One observation establishes a baseline; it does not establish growth.

Sources40

Show all 40 sources and supporting evidence

Profile7

  1. 1

    Picogrid · Nov 19, 2025 · Supports Organization

    “Picogrid, a leading developer of integrated systems technology, today announced a new partnership with Deepnight”
  2. 2

    Picogrid · Supports Organization, Organization · name

    “Siloed systems slow missions. Picogrid delivers products to integrate sensors, platforms, and operators across land, sea, air, and space.”
  3. 3

    picogrid.com · Supports Organization · kind

    “Picogrid Raises $45M Series A”
  4. 4

    Black Flag · Supports Organization

    “Picogrid is transforming defense and security operations by creating a unified platform for unmanned systems, enabling seamless connectivity and coordination”
  5. 5

    Black Flag · Supports Organization

    “Develops a unified platform that integrates and coordinates unmanned systems across land, sea, air, and space for real-time mission-critical operations in”
  6. 6

    NATO DIANA · Supports Organization

    “Interoperable, Detection and Defeat (ID2) Platform for air defence”
  7. 7

    IPO Club · Supports Organization · founded year

    “**Year Founded:** 2020”

Systems4

  1. 8

    Tectonic · May 29, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount, System

    “it has raised $45M in a Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners”
  2. 9

    Supports System

    “Legion Becomes First Systems Integration Platform Granted FedRAMP High Authorization”
  3. 10

    Picogrid · Supports System

    “# Lander Fixed-site power, communications, and compute for stationary missions”
  4. 11

    Picogrid · Supports System

    “Control autonomous systems from anywhere with Orion, a secure, browser-based interface built for extensibility”

Funding4

  1. 12

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Jul 13, 2026 · Supports Funding round

    “Total Amount Sold $44,999,942 USD”
  2. 13

    GlobeNewswire · May 29, 2026 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “today announced the close of a $45 million Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners”
  3. 14

    PR Newswire · Mar 26, 2024 · Supports Funding round · amount

    “announces a $12 million seed round led by Initialized Capital with participation by Starburst Ventures, Credo Ventures, Giant Step Capital, Domino Ventures, and Alumni Ventures”
  4. 15

    U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Mar 26, 2024 · Supports Funding round

    “Total Amount Sold $12,319,995 USD”

Supply chain5

  1. 16

    Picogrid · Apr 30, 2026 · Supports Role, Supply relationship

    “Zane Mountcastle, co-founder and CEO of Picogrid.”
  2. 17

    Picogrid · Feb 23, 2026 · Supports Supply relationship

    “today announced a joint contract to support installation security operations at Vandenberg Space Force Base.”
  3. 18

    Picogrid · Feb 3, 2026 · Supports Supply relationship

    “today announced a $9.3 million contract to modernize security operations at select U.S. Air Force installations.”
  4. 19

    Picogrid · Supports Facility, Organization · hq city

    “Picogrid HQ 737 Lairport St. El Segundo, CA 90245”
  5. 20

    LinkedIn · Supports Facility, Organization · description, Organization · employee range, Organization · hq city, Organization · website

    “locations: ['El Segundo, CA, US']”

People1

  1. 21

    Picogrid · Jul 15, 2026 · Supports Role

    “Martin Slosarik, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Picogrid.”

Other19

  1. 22

    Supports Job posting

    “Harnessing Technician”
  2. 23

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Assembly Technician”
  3. 24

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Chief of Staff”
  4. 25

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Deployment Strategist”
  5. 26

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Director of Government Solutions, Space Force”
  6. 27

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Field Operations Engineer”
  7. 28

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Harnessing Technician”
  8. 29

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Senior Electrical Engineer”
  9. 30

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Senior Material Planner”
  10. 31

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Senior Software Engineer - Core Platform”
  11. 32

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Senior Technical Recruiter”
  12. 33

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Solutions Engineer - Cleared”
  13. 34

    Black Flag · Supports Job posting

    “Staff Software Engineer - Core Platform”
  14. 35

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Organization · company size, Organization · headquarters, Organization · logo, Organization · url, Organization metric · employees in linkedin, Organization metric · followers

    “{"company_size": "51-200 employees"}”
  15. 36

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "64650921", "company_name": "Picogrid", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/picogrid?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine", "job_posted_time": "2 weeks ago", "job_posting_id": "4413769097", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Who We Are Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies. About The Role Picogrid is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Legion Platform team. You will design, build, and deploy high-performance, scalable backend systems and integration tools that connect hardware and software systems across all environments and command layers. On the Legion team, your expertise will be critical for solving complex, system-level challenges and advancing a robust platform that is deployed for real-world military missions. This role requires constant innovation and suits an engineer who thrives under pressure and demands their work have an immediate, tangible impact on national security. This position is based at our office in Kyiv, Ukraine. Required Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience in fast-paced, production environments using either Go, Python, Rust, C/C++, TypeScript, or similar languages. Strong background in APIs, distributed systems, data pipelines, or real-time processing. Deep experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), object stores (e.g., S3, MinIO), and geospatial tools. Strong grasp of HTTP APIs (REST, gRPC or GraphQL) and authentication/authorization models. History of working directly with customers to build and deliver meaningful software. Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency, ownership, and high engineering standards. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, and/or NATO members. Exposure to Ukrainian military C2 platforms, including Delta, Kretchet, Oreanda, etc. Experience supporting Golang-based applications in production. Experience building plugins or integrations for common military command-and-control (C2) platforms (e.g. TAK, Maven, Lattice). Compensation Salary range: $5,000-$9,500 USD monthly wages, depending on experience Meaningful stock options Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Software Engineer - Ukraine", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:28.955Z"}”
  16. 37

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "64650921", "company_name": "Picogrid", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/picogrid?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4442431428", "job_seniority_level": "Director", "job_summary": "Who We Are Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies. About The Role Picogrid is seeking a Head of People to build and own our people function as we scale. As our first dedicated People hire, you'll establish the systems, processes, and operating cadence that support the entire employee lifecycle while partnering closely with leadership on performance management, organizational design, and workforce planning. We're looking for a self-driven builder who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership. You'll lead everything from onboarding and employee relations to HR operations, compliance, and employee experience, creating the foundation that allows the company to scale without adding unnecessary complexity. Responsibilities Own the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and offboarding. Own recruiting operations, partnering with hiring managers and recruiters to scale hiring while maintaining a high hiring bar. Build and scale the company's people infrastructure, including policies, processes, documentation, and operating procedures. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while maintaining HR best practices. Own the company's HRIS, employee records, people reporting, and HR operations, ensuring accuracy and operational excellence. Own performance management, employee development, and manager coaching across the organization. Own employee experience initiatives that reinforce a high-performance culture while preserving what makes Picogrid unique. Required Qualifications 7+ years of progressive experience in People Operations, Human Resources, or HR Business Partner roles, including experience in high-growth startup environments. Demonstrated success building and scaling highly effective people programs with strong retention across compensation, performance management, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits. Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws with the judgment to navigate complex employee situations while balancing business and employee needs. Experience building scalable people processes, maintaining HR systems, and using data to improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable operating with ambiguity, taking ownership of new initiatives, and building processes where none previously existed. Preferred Qualifications Experience as one of the first People hires or helping build the People function at an early-stage or growth-stage startup. Track record of improving operational efficiency through thoughtful systems, automation, and process design rather than adding unnecessary complexity. Experience supporting technical organizations with aggressive hiring goals while maintaining a high hiring bar and strong employee experience. Familiarity with defense technology, aerospace, hardware, manufacturing, or another highly technical industry is a plus. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $180,000 - $220,000 per year plus performance incentive. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package. Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company 401(k) with employer matching Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family Relocation assistance provided (if applicable) Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year Paid parental leave for both parents Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette Free EV charging at the HQ Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Compensation Range: $180K - $220K Show more Show less", "job_title": "Head of People", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:29.946Z"}”
  17. 38

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "64650921", "company_name": "Picogrid", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/picogrid?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "2 months ago", "job_posting_id": "4443587295", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Who We Are Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies. About The Role As Picogrid's first Site Reliability Engineer you will own production reliability across cloud and edge, from observability and incident response through node lifecycle, stateful workloads, and a fleet of hardware edge devices in the field. You will help build and define the systems, processes and best practices that ensure Picogrid's systems can be relied upon by our warfighters in even the toughest battlefield conditions. You will work with engineers to build a strong on-call culture where issues are root caused swiftly, and ensure our alerting and monitoring have exceptional coverage and signal-to-noise ratio. Security is a shared responsibility across all our DevSecOps roles, and as part of a scrappy startup team you will be expected to help stand up new infrastructure and other related DevSecOps tasks as needed. Responsibilities Own, define and drive our reliability SLIs and SLOs for cloud deployments Own, define and drive our reliability SLIs and SLOs for our edge devices deployed in remote and sometimes contested areas Own the observability stack: Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, and OpenTelemetry, with dashboards versioned in git and alerting rules checked in alongside the code they watch Participate in on-call and incident response: log-first troubleshooting, blameless postmortems, and follow-up hardening Encode reliability into infrastructure as code Required Qualifications 3+ years of experience as an SRE or related roles Deep Kubernetes operations experience: node lifecycle, workload scheduling, StatefulSets, graceful drains, and live cluster debugging Experience designing comprehensive observability dashboards and high signal-to-noise ratio alerting rules You are a competent and experienced incident responder practicing methodical evidence-first triage, blameless postmortems, and turning incidents into durable guardrails Production Terraform or OpenTofu experience Fluent in AWS including IAM, networking, multi-account environments, and account and workload hardening Experience managing high availability database deployments IoT or edge fleet operation experience Comfortable operating in scrappy, fast-paced environments, and turning ambiguous requirements into concrete solutions You optimize for providing value early in projects and short iteration cycles Preferred Qualifications GovCloud, FIPS, or other regulated or air-gapped environment experience Constrained edge hardware such as NVIDIA Jetson platforms (AGX Thor, Orin Nano), including shared CPU and GPU memory and thermal constraints Overlay or mesh networking operations: Nebula, WireGuard, Tailscale, or similar Standing up SLO and error-budget tooling (sloth, Pyrra, or equivalent) from scratch Active security clearance Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $170,000 - $195,000 per year. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package at Picogrid. Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company 401(k) with employer matching Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family Relocation assistance provided (if applicable) Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year Paid parental leave for both parents Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette Free EV charging at the HQ Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Compensation Range: $170K - $195K Show more Show less", "job_title": "Site Reliability Engineer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:30.463Z"}”
  18. 39

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "64650921", "company_name": "Picogrid", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/picogrid?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "1 week ago", "job_posting_id": "4454825220", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Who We Are Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies. About The Role Picogrid is seeking a Senior Accountant to help build and scale our accounting function as the company grows. As an early member of the Finance team, you'll take ownership of key areas of the monthly close, financial reporting, and audit preparation while helping establish the processes and controls needed to support a rapidly scaling business. We're looking for a self-driven accountant who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership. You'll work across general ledger accounting, revenue, AP and T&E, and financial systems, with opportunities to automate workflows and take on increasingly complex accounting responsibilities as the team grows. Responsibilities Own the monthly close and financial reporting Own key areas of the monthly close and help drive toward a consistent 5-business-day close. Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Review operating expenses for appropriate classification and departmental allocation. Support revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue accounting. Perform flux and variance analysis to identify unusual activity and improve financial statement accuracy. Perform bank reconciliations and cash matching. Help improve and automate our procure-to-pay and expense processes as we scale. Build an audit-ready accounting function Prepare clear, well-supported financial statement schedules and audit-ready workpapers. Support Picogrid's annual financial statement audit and coordinate audit requests. Help implement and operationalize accounting policies as the business grows. Build processes and documentation that strengthen the accuracy and scalability of the accounting function. Build better systems and processes Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting processes and accelerate the close. Improve integrations and workflows across the finance stack. Leverage AI and automation tools to reduce manual work while maintaining strong financial controls. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other teams on accounting and systems initiatives. Take on increasingly complex accounting responsibilities as Picogrid and the Finance organization grow. Required Qualifications 2+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals. Ability to independently investigate discrepancies and drive issues through resolution. Strong attention to detail while understanding the broader business context behind the numbers. Comfort operating in an environment where processes are still being built and improved. Strong systems aptitude and the ability to learn new finance tools quickly. A process-improvement mindset—you naturally look for ways to make recurring work more accurate, automated, and scalable. Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or progress toward CPA certification. Big 4 or other public accounting experience. Experience at a high-growth startup or similarly fast-moving environment. Interest in AI-enabled finance and accounting workflows. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $105,000 - $135,000 per year plus performance incentive. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package. Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company 401(k) with employer matching Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family Relocation assistance provided (if applicable) Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year Paid parental leave for both parents Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette Free EV charging at the HQ Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Compensation Range: $105K - $125K Show more Show less", "job_title": "Senior Accountant", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:28.077Z"}”
  19. 40

    LinkedIn via Bright Data · Supports Job posting · job listing

    “{"company_id": "64650921", "company_name": "Picogrid", "company_url": "https://www.linkedin.com/company/picogrid?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name", "job_employment_type": "Full-time", "job_location": "El Segundo, CA", "job_posted_time": "2 days ago", "job_posting_id": "4475088553", "job_seniority_level": "Mid-Senior level", "job_summary": "Who We Are Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies. About The Role At Picogrid, design is shared infrastructure that shapes how the entire company shows up. As the company scales, we're growing our graphic identity and building systems that put our standards directly into teammates' hands. As Visual Designer, you will apply and extend Picogrid's brand across presentations, technical diagrams, documents, hardware, and merchandise. Working closely with the Design Lead, who sets brand direction, you will help standardize brand visuals, apply them to new surfaces, and build the tools that make them easy to reproduce. You will partner with Marketing, Engineering,, and Business Development and have real ownership over brand applications and the workflows behind them. You will be expected to make informed decisions and find creative ways to support quality at speed. This role is ideal for a designer with strong graphic design fundamentals, who enjoys building visual identities, working in multiple mediums and is already experimenting seriously with AI-assisted production. What You’ll Do Create elegant, clear graphics and communication across physical and digital surfaces Develop and extend the brand system - work with the Design Lead to formalize and document brand standards, then apply them to new surfaces as the company grows Develop templates for presentations, product graphics and documentation Turn standards into tools that allow non-design teammates to produce high quality output Build AI-assisted brand workflows - create and maintain custom instructions, skills, prompt libraries, and generation pipelines that encode our standards where teammates already work Scale recurring production Drive adoption across the company - find where teams produce off-brand work, give them a faster on-brand path, and train them on the tools Contribute to high-profile brand and marketing campaigns Maintain the foundation - organize the brand asset library and keep tools and templates current as the brand evolves Who You Are Your graphic design and typography fundamentals are strong, and your portfolio shows it You think in systems. When you design one asset, you're already sketching the template, tool, or workflow that produces the next hundred. You make informed decisions and explain them clearly. You push back constructively when work doesn't meet the standard. You earn trust across functions. Engineers, marketers, and business development leads adopt what you build because it makes their work easier. You pair craft with pragmatism. You care about the details, and you ship tools people actually use You build with AI, not just use it. You've written the instructions, wired the pipeline, or scripted the template that made the output better and faster. Basic Qualifications 3–5 years of professional experience in graphic design, brand design, or visual communication A portfolio that demonstrates strong graphic design and typography, including systems work: identity systems, template suites, or reusable tools Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, or other modern design tools Hands-on experience building with generative AI - custom instructions or skills, generation pipelines, automated templates, or code-based design tools Excellent written and verbal communication; able to explain design decisions and train teammates on new tools U.S. Person status required for access to ITAR-controlled environments Preferred Qualifications Experience with industrial design, print, or hardware Experience writing or formatting technical documentation or user guides Experience designing data visualization or technical diagrams Prior experience at a startup, defense technology company, or other fast-paced technical environment Interest in defense, robotics, aerospace, or technically complex systems Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Industrial Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Why this role exists Picogrid is at an exciting stage where one designer cannot personally touch every piece of work. We are producing more visual assets than ever and setting the foundations for the materials produced across the company. This is where the visual designer comes in: someone equally capable of craft and systems thinking. The right person will help shape how Picogrid shows up to customers, partners, and operators as it scales. Compensation & Benefits Base salary range: $120,000- $160,000 per year. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package at Picogrid. Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company 401(k) with employer matching Health coverage for you and your family (medical, dental, and vision insurance) Relocation assistance provided (if applicable) Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year Paid parental leave for both parents Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette Free EV charging at the HQ Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer 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. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Compensation Range: $120K - $160K Show more Show less", "job_title": "Visual Designer", "timestamp": "2026-10-05T05:42:37.171Z"}”

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