Electrical Engineer

About PowerusPowerus 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.MissionOur 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 PowerusElectrical problems on an unmanned aircraft cross boundaries: a power rail fault can involve converter selection, board layout, and harness routing at once.This role works across power, avionics, sensors, harnessing, and test on Powerus aircraft, from breadboard through first article and into production at Rock Hill.Position OverviewPowerus is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, build, debug, and test electrical systems across Powerus unmanned platforms, including power distribution, avionics, sensors, and wiring.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, review, and modify circuits for power, sensing, control, and interface functionsCapture schematics and support board layout, component selection, and design reviewBring up and debug hardware on the bench and on the aircraftSpecify and validate wiring, harnessing, connectors, and groundingIntegrate avionics, propulsion, payload, and ground support hardwareWrite and run test procedures and convert results into design changesInvestigate failures to root cause with lab instrumentsSelect components against electrical requirements, availability, and NDAA and Blue UAS sourcing requirementsMaintain drawings, interface definitions, BOMs, and revision-controlled documentationQualificationsMust be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SCBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceWorking knowledge of analog and digital circuits, schematics, and datasheetsHands-on lab experience, including soldering, rework, instrumentation, and structured debuggingExperience across design, build, and testU.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 dataPreferred QualificationsExperience with UAS, aerospace, robotics, automotive, or embedded hardware productsExperience with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, or KiCadExperience with DC-DC conversion, battery systems, motor drives, or power distributionExperience with harness design, connector selection, or EMI and groundingExperience with I2C, SPI, UART, or CANActive or prior U.S. security clearanceWhat We Look ForCandidates should be able to describe an electrical fault they traced across more than one discipline to its root cause.Equal Opportunity StatementPowerus 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.