Hardware 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 PowerusPowerus 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 OverviewPowerus 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 ResponsibilitiesDefine controller electronics architecture, including processor, memory, display, inputs, radio interface, and powerDesign schematics and direct PCB layout for main, interface, and power boardsDesign battery charging, fuel gauging, power sequencing, and protectionIntegrate displays, joysticks, buttons, haptics, and audioBring up and debug boards with embedded software engineersSupport EMC, environmental, and drop qualificationSelect components against performance, availability, and NDAA requirementsRelease designs to production and support production testQualificationsMust be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SCBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experienceExperience designing electronics for a shipped product from schematic through bring-upExperience with ARM application processors or high-performance microcontrollersExperience with lithium-ion battery charging and power managementExperience with display, touch, or human-input interfacesHands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power analyzersU.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 designing handheld, rugged, or battery-powered devicesExperience with Android or embedded Linux hardware platformsExperience integrating radio modulesExperience with MIL-STD-810 or IP-rated productsActive or prior U.S. security clearanceWhat We Look ForCandidates 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 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.