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Forward Deployed Engineer

Picogrid· Engineering
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El Segundo, CA | Fort Bragg, NC$120k - $200kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Forward Deployed Engineer at Picogrid operating at the intersection of product, engineering, and customer to design and deliver end-to-end capabilities for real missions with military customers.

Responsibilities

  • Work shoulder to shoulder with military customers to design and deliver end-to-end capabilities for real missions.
  • Engage with end-users to understand mission needs, conduct user testing, and incorporate product feedback.
  • Operate at the intersection of software engineering and customer-facing functions (solutions engineering, sales engineering, or developer relations).

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a technical role combining Software Engineering with customer-facing functions (Solutions Engineering, Sales Engineering, or Developer Relations) with a focus on Full-stack Development.
  • Proven experience engaging directly with end-users to understand mission needs, conduct valuable user testing, and incorporate product feedback.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with strong technical knowledge in distributed systems, autonomy platforms, data pipelines, and edge software.
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate with complex government software systems, including data platforms, IdAM, SIEM, and CDSs.

Skills

Required:Full-stack developmentUser research and testingCommunication and collaboration

Benefits

  • Base salary range: 120,000 - 200,000 per year.
  • Significant stock options with high potential upside.
  • 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 in-office; fully stocked kitchenette.
  • Free EV charging at HQ.
  • Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with coffee, snacks, and craft beer.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Picogrid

Integrated Systems for Modern Missions

Picogrid delivers integrated systems for modern missions, connecting sensors, platforms, and operators across land, sea, air, and space.

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