Hardware Engineer

Society of Defense Financial Management; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus is seeking Hardware Engineers to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous and operational systems.

The role focuses on practical hardware development across electrical systems, power distribution, PCB integration, payload systems, and harsh environments. Ideal candidates are hands-on, comfortable with prototype development, testing, iteration, and manufacturing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience with embedded systems, PCB integration, power systems, or operational electronics preferred.
• Strong practical troubleshooting capability.

Responsibilities

• Support development of hardware systems across autonomy and operational platforms.
• Assist with PCB integration, electrical systems, power management, and payload integration.
• Work closely with embedded software and systems engineering teams.
• Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, validation, and field deployment.
• Assist with prototype development and transition into manufacturing.
• Support operational and customer demonstration activities where required.
• Contribute to rapid engineering iteration and product improvement cycles.

Skills

Hardware engineering

Electrical engineering

Embedded systems

PCB integration

Power systems

Troubleshooting

Hands-on engineering

Aerospace/defense experience

Job description

About Powerus

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join Powerus

Powerus is rapidly expanding its engineering and operational capability as the company develops and deploys next-generation autonomous and operational systems across multiple environments.

This is an opportunity to work directly on real-world hardware systems within a fast-moving environment focused on execution, reliability, and scalable operational capability.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking Hardware Engineers to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous and operational systems.

This role will focus on practical hardware development across electrical systems, power distribution, PCB integration, payload systems, and operational hardware environments.

The ideal candidate is highly hands-on and comfortable working across prototype development, testing, iteration, and manufacturing support activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support development of hardware systems across autonomy and operational platforms
• Assist with PCB integration, electrical systems, power management, and payload integration
• Work closely with embedded software and systems engineering teams
• Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, validation, and field deployment
• Assist with prototype development and transition into manufacturing
• Support operational and customer demonstration activities where required
• Contribute to rapid engineering iteration and product improvement cycles

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical disciplines
• Experience with embedded systems, PCB integration, power systems, or operational electronics preferred
• Strong practical troubleshooting capability
• Comfortable operating in hands‑on engineering environments
• Experience within aerospace, robotics, defense, or industrial technology sectors preferred
• Strong communication and collaboration capability

What We Look For

Powerus values engineers who are practical, adaptable, and capable of executing quickly. We are looking for individuals who enjoy building, testing, troubleshooting, and improving systems in demanding real-world environments.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.