Hardware Engineer, Electronics

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 PowerusThe electronics on an unmanned aircraft must operate through vibration, temperature extremes, and electromagnetic noise at minimum power, built from a supply chain that meets NDAA and Blue UAS requirements.This role designs the flight control, power, and payload interface boards in Powerus aircraft, from architecture through bring-up, qualification, and production.Position OverviewPowerus is seeking a Hardware Engineer to design and bring up the electronics inside Powerus unmanned platforms, including schematic design, layout direction, component selection, and board bring-up.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign schematics and direct PCB layout for flight control, power, and interface boardsSelect components against performance, availability, cost, and NDAA requirementsLead board bring-up, validation, and debug with embedded software engineersDesign power distribution, regulation, and protection for airborne systemsAddress signal integrity, thermal, and EMI/EMC in designDevelop test fixtures and procedures for validation and production testSupport environmental and vibration qualification of electronic assembliesMaintain hardware documentation, BOMs, and revision controlQualificationsMust be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SCBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent practical experienceExperience taking boards from schematic through layout, fabrication, and bring-upWorking knowledge of power electronics, digital interfaces, and mixed-signal designHands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and bench debugExperience selecting components against supply and compliance constraintsU.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, robotics, aerospace, or automotive electronicsFamiliarity with NDAA Section 848 and Blue UAS component sourcingExperience with motor drives, ESCs, or battery management systemsRF design experienceExperience supporting a board through production rampActive or prior U.S. security clearanceWhat We Look ForCandidates should have owned a board from first article to flight or field use and be able to describe a defect found at bring-up.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.