R&D and Product Development Assistant

Sharpvue; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharpvue is seeking a hands-on R&D and Product Development Assistant to support engineering and product teams as they research, prototype, test, and launch new security solutions. The role is based at the R&D facility and involves full development-cycle work from research to launch.

You will research components and suppliers, build and test prototypes, run product tests, and maintain detailed records, BOMs, and design notes while coordinating with vendors and preparing internal documentation.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with hardware — tools, electronics, assembly, and testing.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to document work clearly.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable with spreadsheets and basic technical software.

Responsibilities

• Research new components, technologies, suppliers, and competitor products.
• Help build, assemble, and test prototypes in the lab and in the field.
• Run product tests, record results, and document findings clearly.
• Maintain organized records: BOMs, spec sheets, test logs, design notes, and documentation.
• Assist with sourcing parts, tracking samples, and coordinating with vendors.
• Help prepare product specs, manuals, and internal documentation.
• Support quality checks and troubleshooting on new and existing products.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Curious and proactive

Spreadsheets/basic software

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

Lab equipment

Job description

We're constantly improving our products, and we're looking for a hands-on R&D and Product Development Assistant to support our engineering and product teams as we research, prototype, test, and launch new security solutions. This role is based at our R&D facility (2241 Building B).What you'll do:• Support engineering and product teams across the full development cycle — from research to prototyping, testing, and launch• Research new components, technologies, suppliers, and competitor products• Help build, assemble, and test prototypes in the lab and in the field• Run product tests, record results, and document findings clearly• Maintain organized records: BOMs, spec sheets, test logs, design notes, and documentation• Assist with sourcing parts, tracking samples, and coordinating with vendors• Help prepare product specs, manuals, and internal documentation• Support quality checks and troubleshooting on new and existing productsWhy Sharpvue:• Hands-on experience across real product development in a fast-growing security company• Wide-ranging role with exposure to engineering, sourcing, testing, and product strategy• A great launchpad to grow into engineering, product, or operations roles• Competitive pay and benefits

What we're looking for

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail• Comfortable working with hardware — tools, electronics, assembly, and testing• Good written and verbal communication; able to document work clearly• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn• Comfortable with spreadsheets and basic technical softwareNice to have:• Familiarity with cameras, security/surveillance systems, electronics, or solar/battery power• Basic understanding of schematics, CAD, or technical drawings• Experience with prototyping tools or lab equipment

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