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.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Chief of Staff to partner directly with our Co-Founder & Head of Growth to drive company-wide initiatives across sales and operations. You’ll sit at the center of the company’s most critical decisions and ensure the go-to-market organization scales without losing momentum.
The ideal candidate thrives in high-pressure environments, excels at problem-solving and framing decisions from first principles, finds no task too big or small, and appreciates the importance of teamwork. This is an "operator" role designed for someone who can move seamlessly between high-level strategy and tactical field execution.
Responsibilities
Work directly with our Co-Founder / Head of Growth to plan, prioritize, and execute key initiatives across the go-to-market organization.
Lead cross-functional projects requiring coordination between engineering, operations, and government stakeholders.
Fill short-term capacity gaps in program management, mission-critical scheduling, and business development (e.g., acting as the "0-to-1" lead when starting a new customer engagement).
Support executive decision-making through structured analysis, data-driven insights, and strong operational rigor.
Trial and iterate on new go-to-market strategies, building the systems that allow our sales team to scale.
Manage key communications—board materials, executive updates, proposals, and strategic documents.
Required Qualifications
Experience at a high-growth startup, management consulting (MBB), or investment banking.
Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level documents and briefings.
Proven ability to execute cross-functional projects under tight deadlines.
High discretion and sound judgment with sensitive information.
Willingness to travel to various locations around the world, staying co-located with your principal as required by the mission.
An entrepreneurial bias toward action—comfortable operating in ambiguity and building structure where none exists.
Preferred Qualifications
U.S. military experience in a high-pressure and impact role.
Experience in defense acquisition.
Current Top Secret clearance or greater.
Former founder or early employee at a venture-backed tech company.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $130,000 - $190,000 per year plus performance incentive. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package.
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.
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