Hardware Engineer

Powerus; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Hardware Engineer to design the electronics for handheld ground controllers, including main processor boards, displays, power, and user inputs. You will architect, create schematics, and bring-up hardware for a rugged, battery-powered device.

You will collaborate with embedded software engineers, perform EMC/environmental qualification, and ensure NDAA/EAR compliance. A hands-on lab approach and US Person status are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience designing electronics for a shipped product from schematic through bring-up.
• Experience with ARM application processors or high-performance microcontrollers.
• Experience with lithium-ion battery charging and power management.
• U.S. Person status required due to ITAR- and EAR-controlled data.

Responsibilities

• Define controller electronics architecture, including processor, memory, display, inputs, radio interface, and power.
• Design schematics and direct PCB layout for main, interface, and power boards.
• Design battery charging, fuel gauging, power sequencing, and protection.
• Integrate displays, joysticks, buttons, haptics, and audio.
• Bring up and debug boards with embedded software engineers.
• Support EMC, environmental, and drop qualification.
• Select components against performance, availability, and NDAA requirements.
• Release designs to production and support production test.

Skills

ARM processors

Power management

Display interfaces

Battery charging

EMC/test experience

Lab measurement skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Power analyzers

Job description

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 designing its own handheld ground controllers. Each controller combines a processor, display, radio, battery, charging, and physical controls in a sealed, hand-held enclosure that must work outdoors for a full mission.

This role designs the controller electronics, from architecture and schematics through bring-up, qualification, and production at Rock Hill.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking a Hardware Engineer to design the electronics for Powerus handheld ground controllers, including the main processor board, display and input interfaces, power, and battery charging.

Key Responsibilities

• Define controller electronics architecture, including processor, memory, display, inputs, radio interface, and power
• Design schematics and direct PCB layout for main, interface, and power boards
• Design battery charging, fuel gauging, power sequencing, and protection
• Integrate displays, joysticks, buttons, haptics, and audio
• Bring up and debug boards with embedded software engineers
• Support EMC, environmental, and drop qualification
• Select components against performance, availability, and NDAA requirements
• Release designs to production and support production test

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience designing electronics for a shipped product from schematic through bring-up
• Experience with ARM application processors or high-performance microcontrollers
• Experience with lithium-ion battery charging and power management
• Experience with display, touch, or human-input interfaces
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzers
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing handheld, rugged, or battery-powered devices
• Experience with Android or embedded Linux hardware platforms
• Experience integrating radio modules
• Experience with MIL-STD-810 or IP-rated products
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance

What We Look For

Candidates should have designed electronics for a handheld or battery-powered product that shipped and be able to describe a problem found during qualification.

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.