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title: 'Site Operations Associate (Contract) at Picogrid'
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# Site Operations Associate (Contract) at Picogrid

- **Company:** Picogrid
- **Location:** El Segundo, CA
- **Compensation:** $25–$32/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/picogrid/d3b42024-a58a-45c7-95d7-008db12ba70e

## Job description

## 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. Contract duration: 6 months, $25-32/hr Start date: November 20, 2026

## About the Role

Picogrid is seeking a detail-oriented Site Operations Associate to support security operations for a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) project. The Site Operations Associate serves as the first line of access control at the facility, ensuring that only authorized personnel enter and exit and that all movement is accurately tracked and reported. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and consistent adherence to security protocols.

## Key Responsibilities

- Serve as the entry point control POC, controlling and monitoring all ingress and egress at the facility entrance.
- Maintain continuous communication with the SCIF project point of contact and headquarters throughout each shift.
- Maintain and update the list of authorized visitors and personnel, verifying access eligibility before entry is granted.
- Positively identify all personnel entering and exiting the facility, and record entry and exit times in the access log.
- Conduct identification checks and recognize violations of security protocol, documenting and reporting them according to established procedures.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with personnel requesting access, including explaining access requirements and escorting procedures.
- Notify supervision immediately of any breach, attempted breach, or suspicious activity at the entry point.
- Support shift turnover by briefing incoming personnel on access activity, open issues, and any incidents.

## What We're Looking For

No prior security experience is required. We're looking for someone who is:

- Highly responsible. You show up on time, take ownership of your post, and follow through on every task, even the routine ones.
- Trustworthy. You handle sensitive information with discretion and can be relied on to do the right thing when no one is watching.
- Diligent and detail-oriented. You check every ID carefully, keep accurate logs, and don't cut corners.
- Calm and clear in communication. You can be polite but firm with visitors and speak up right away when something seems off.
- Able to stay alert. You can remain focused and attentive through long or quiet shifts.

## Requirements

- U.S. Persons required
- Ability to pass a background check
- Availability to work, with potential overtime pay

Training on access control procedures and site security protocols will be provided.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Must be able to operate a computer and other standard office equipment. Must be able to remain in a stationary position, 80%.

## Compensation & Benefits

Employment type: Temporary, W-2, non-exempt

- Rate: $25-32 per hour. This is just one part of your total compensation package at Picogrid.
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Accrued PTO at 4.615 hours for every 40 hours worked + 40 hours sick time per year for hourly employees
- Paid parental leave for both parents
- Lunch provided when working in-office

## #LI-DNP

## 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.

## About Picogrid

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Picogrid builds an open integration platform that connects sensors, unmanned systems, and command nodes across land, sea, air, and space for defense and public safety missions.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A)
- **Headquarters**: El Segundo, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Zane Mountcastle (CEO) and Martin Slosarik (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, National Security, Public Safety
- **Target customers**: US and allied military forces, defense vendors, government agencies (B2G)
- **Mission**: Protect service members and civilians by making mission-critical systems work as one – because speed and cohesion are essential.

## Products & Services
- **Picogrid Platform**: A family of hardware and software products that integrate physical and digital assets. Enables fast deployment, seamless coordination, and edge-to-cloud operations across domains (air defense, base security, SIGINT, wildfire intelligence, human-machine teaming).
- **Orion**: A dual-use partner ecosystem that unifies legacy and next-gen satellites, sensors, drones, and C2 systems into a standardized, real-time operational picture.
- **Legion**: An API layer that allows third-party hardware and software to plug into Picogrid’s ecosystem, enabling rapid integration of new capabilities.
- **Expeditionary C2 Nodes**: Ruggedized hardware for field-deployed command-and-control, connecting edge devices and legacy systems.
- **Custom Solutions**: Tailored integrations for specific missions (e.g., wildfire response, air defense networks).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total funding raised – **$57.31M** (including $45M Series A announced May 29, 2026, led by Bessemer Venture Partners)
- **Notable Investors**: Bessemer Venture Partners (lead Series A), Initialized Capital (seed lead), Starburst Ventures, Credo Ventures, Giant Step Capital, Alumni Ventures, Washington Harbour, GSBackers, and industry angels.
- **Growth Signals**: 103.3% YoY headcount growth (45 employees); 24 active job postings (+140% YoY); deployed globally with US and allied forces; integration ecosystem spans 100+ defense systems (Skydio, Northrop Grumman, Echodyne, CX2, Neros); recent integration of Ukraine-proven Shahed interceptors; partnerships with Hoverfly for persistent aerial detection.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Open integration layer**: Hardware-agnostic, vendor-neutral platform that eliminates the “seams” between proprietary systems – a central bottleneck in modern defense.
- **Dual-use ecosystem**: Already trusted by elite operators and used in active operations, giving Picogrid real-world credibility that is hard for new entrants to replicate.
- **Speed of deployment**: Products are designed for rapid field integration, reducing the time from procurement to operational capability.
- **Broad domain coverage**: Land, sea, air, space, and cyber (SIGINT) – a unified approach across all operational domains.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand the product family and integration capabilities into new operational domains (e.g., space, undersea).
- Scale manufacturing in California and Oklahoma to meet growing demand from US forces and allies.
- Deepen the partner ecosystem to attract more defense vendors onto the platform, reinforcing network effects.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven work**: “Build systems that protect lives” – employees directly contribute to national security and public safety.
- **Rapid growth**: 103% headcount growth YoY, indicating strong trajectory and opportunity for impact.
- **Technical challenges**: Work spans edge software, field hardware, AI/ML, autonomy, and systems integration – appealing to engineers who want to solve hard problems.
- **Culture**: Emphasis on speed, cohesion, and operational relevance. The company values hands-on builders and mission partners.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Not explicitly stated, but headquarters in El Segundo, CA with additional locations in Oklahoma and Ukraine. Likely a mix of on-site and field deployment roles.
- **Notable perks**: Not detailed, but the engineering culture is described as building edge software and field hardware that shapes the future of defense.

## Sources
1. [picogrid.com](https://picogrid.com/)
2. [picogrid.com/careers](https://picogrid.com/careers)
3. [picogrid.com/mission](https://picogrid.com/mission)
4. [linkedin.com/company/picogrid](https://www.linkedin.com/company/picogrid)
5. [cbinsights.com/company/picogrid](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/picogrid)

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