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Technical Recruiter

Picogrid · El Segundo, CA · On-site

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About Picogrid

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

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. Own full-cycle recruiting for technical and operational roles (hardware, software, systems, and field).

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

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.

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...

Read the full posting on Picogrid's site ↗

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