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Picogrid

Harnessing Technician

PicogridEl Segundo, CA
Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28
💰 $33 – $50/hrFull-timeassembly and installationmanufacturing and productionlow voltage and telecom

Quick Summary

Picogrid seeks a Harnessing Technician to design, build, and maintain wire harnesses and electrical systems for defense technology hardware platforms.

Skills & Keywords

wire harness assemblyelectrical systemsPCB solderingcircuit troubleshooting

Responsibilities

  • 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 a variety of mechanical and wiring tasks, including repetitive and non-repetitive fabrication, final end 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 switchgear, 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 and unique parts of the country to perform equipment installations and servicing

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

Compensation

Base compensation range

$33 - $50

Benefits included

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Stock & Equity
Parental Leave
Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Relocation

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.

About the role

Picogrid is seeking a Harnessing Technician to help build the next generation of American defense technology. As a core member of Picogrid’s hardware engineering team, you will help define our engineering culture and product roadmap.

As a Harnessing Technician, you will work on the PCBAs and electrical systems powering Picogrid's current (e.g. Lander, Helios) and future (unannounced) hardware platforms, enabling the deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems into operations around the world.

You will own the wire harness manufacturing process from blank-sheet design to in-field troubleshooting and work alongside Picogrid’s world-class engineering team coming from companies including SpaceX, Google, Twitter, and more.

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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.

Picogrid

Picogrid

El Segundo, CA

El Segundo, CA

About Picogrid

Picogrid is a venture-backed defense technology company that builds infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators for national security operations.

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