About this opportunity
Powerus lists this Hardware Engineer opportunity in rock hill, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Powerus
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 rapidly expanding its engineering and operational capability as the company develops and deploys next-generation autonomous and operational systems across multiple environments.
This is an opportunity to work directly on real-world hardware systems within a fast-moving environment focused on execution, reliability, and scalable operational capability.
Position Overview
Powerus is seeking Hardware Engineers to support the development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced autonomous and operational systems.
This role will focus on practical hardware development across electrical systems, power distribution, PCB integration, payload systems, and operational hardware environments.
The ideal candidate is highly hands-on and comfortable working across prototype development, testing, iteration, and manufacturing support activities.
Key Responsibilities
Support development of hardware systems across autonomy and operational platforms
Assist with PCB integration, electrical systems, power management, and payload integration
Work closely with embedded software and systems engineering teams
Support hardware testing, troubleshooting, validation, and field deployment
Assist with prototype development and transition into manufacturing
Support operational and customer demonstration activities where required
Contribute to rapid engineering iteration and product improvement cycles
Qualifications
Experience in hardware engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical disciplines
Experience with embedded systems, PCB integration, power systems, or operational electronics preferred
Strong practical troubleshooting capability
Comfortable operating in hands-on engineering environments
Experience within aerospace, robotics, defense, or industrial technology sectors preferred
Strong communication and collaboration capability
What We Look For
Powerus values engineers who are practical, adaptable, and capable of executing quickly. We are looking for individuals who enjoy building, testing, troubleshooting, and improving systems in demanding real-world environments.
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.
Worksite address
rock hill, SC, 29732, US
Who can apply
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