Technical Recruiter Strategy & Ops

Front Door Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) with employer matching

Health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Lunch provided

Job summary

Picogrid in El Segundo, California is seeking a Technical Recruiter to manage the full recruiting cycle for its engineering organization. You'll partner with leadership to define hiring needs, source candidates, and represent Picogrid's mission during every candidate interaction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical recruiting, particularly in competitive markets. The position also includes competitive compensation, significant stock options, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, focused on software and hardware roles.
• Proven ability to source and close top technical talent in competitive markets.
• Experience recruiting for early-stage startups, defense, aerospace, or frontier technology.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and operational roles.
• Partner with leadership to define hiring needs and build role profiles.
• Design and optimize recruiting processes.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Communication

Organizational skills

Data-driven

Job description

Technical Recruiter

Own full-cycle technical recruiting and scale Picogrid's engineering organization

Location: El Segundo, California, United States

Compensation: $120,000 - 150,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Strategy & Ops

About The Role

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

We’re looking for a Technical Recruiter to lead engineering hiring. You’ll own the full engineering recruiting funnel—from sourcing and outreach to closing—while building the internal systems that will scale our technical organization. This role sits at the intersection of technical recruiting and people operations, and will be foundational to how Picogrid’s engineering team grows.

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.
• Represent Picogrid’s mission and culture to every candidate interaction.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 3 years focused on software and hardware 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to thrive in resource-constrained, high-ambiguity, and fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with the defense technology landscape, including an understanding of procurement cycles, ITAR/EAR compliance, and the specific challenges of mission-critical systems.
• Hands-on experience designing and optimizing full-cycle recruiting processes, including ATS configuration and implementing reporting metrics.
• Ability to understand complex technical requirements for roles like Backend SWEs, DevOps, and EEs, and translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
• Experience leveraging talent data (e.g., market trends, diversity metrics) to guide sourcing strategy and influence hiring manager decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 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.
• Full health coverage (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.