Hardware Engineer

On site in Aberdeen, NC

• Competitive base compensation with flexibility for standout talent
• Meaningful equity participation as part of the total rewards package
• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• A highly collaborative onsite environment with direct access to engineering leadership
• The chance to help shape products, processes, and team culture during an active growth phase

• Lead the design and integration of rugged hardware subsystems for autonomous airborne platforms, from early concept through field deployment
• Build, modify, and validate prototype assemblies, harnesses, and mechanical packages in a fast moving lab environment
• Own component selection, trade studies, and bill of material decisions with an eye toward manufacturability, reliability, and cost
• Partner with software, test, and production teams to troubleshoot issues, close design gaps, and improve system performance
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, test records, and release documentation that support both prototyping and scaled production
• Use lab tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers to isolate failures and drive corrective action
• Support environmental, bench, and field testing, then translate findings into practical design improvements
• Work across mechanical and electrical boundaries, including power distribution, packaging, thermal considerations, and sensor integration

• Experience designing, building, or integrating hardware for aerospace, robotics, autonomous systems, defense, or other high reliability products
• Strong working knowledge of electrical fundamentals, embedded hardware interfaces, and electromechanical integration
• Proficiency with CAD tools and confidence creating clear engineering documentation
• Hands on fabrication and assembly experience, including soldering, wiring, rework, and prototype bring up
• Practical troubleshooting ability in a laboratory or test environment
• Comfort operating in an onsite setting where speed, ownership, and cross functional teamwork matter
• Ability to move between design work and hands on execution without losing attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field preferred
• Equivalent practical experience will also be considered
• Several years of relevant hardware engineering experience in a fast paced technical environment
• Experience in autonomous systems or unmanned platforms is strongly valued, though exceptional engineers from adjacent industries are encouraged to apply
• Must be able to pass applicable background screening and be eligible to obtain a future security clearance

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