Embedded Hardware Engineer

TL;DR – We’re building humanity’s defense layer for the AI age and are looking for an Embedded Hardware Engineer to build systems that operate in real environments and survive contact with reality.

If you want to build systems that leave the lab and operate under real conditions — this is that role.

Why Sweep?

As intelligent machines proliferate into every part of the physical world, we humans still lack a defense layer to ensure the systems and devices we rely on remain aligned with us.

We're building that layer today by deploying alongside the world’s highest-stakes teams — Olympic delegations, F1 paddocks, halftime shows, global tours, studio productions, senior government officials, and executive protection units. What we learn there becomes the foundation for a civilization-defining capability.

We’re a small, talent-dense team with high ownership, high velocity, and low ego. We care deeply, move fast, and are here to build something that outlasts us.

Together, we’ll redefine cyber-physical security for the AI age.

What makes this role special?

• One of the first 10 engineers shaping hardware systems pre-Series A.
• Own hardware that leaves the lab and operates in real environments.
• Work directly with the hardware lead across EE, firmware, and embedded systems.
• Operate in environments where hardware decisions have immediate consequences.
• Partner with RF, ML, and product teams to deliver integrated systems.

What we’re looking for...

• 2–4 years operating in electrical engineering or embedded hardware design with real depth in EE fundamentals.
• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout — own a board from netlist to Gerbers.
• Comfortable reading and modifying embedded firmware in C/C++ .
• Ability to work close to hardware: probing signals, reading datasheets, debugging bring-up issues independently.
• Operates effectively in high-autonomy environments without waiting to be unblocked.
• Used to operating without perfect specs or complete information.
• U.S. Person status required (may involve export-controlled data).
  

Bonus if you’ve...

• Experience with KiCad, Altium, or similar for multi-layer or RF-adjacent boards.
• Written firmware modules or hardware validation tooling.
• Experience with BLE, Wi-Fi, or RF-adjacent hardware.
• Maintained hardware prototyping and validation environments.
• Integrated sensors or wireless modules into embedded systems.
• Thrived in an early-stage startup.
  

What you’ll do...

• Own schematic capture and PCB layout for accessory and peripheral boards.
• Support hardware bring-up end-to-end: schematic review, component validation, bench debugging, and signal probing.
• Write and maintain firmware modules and hardware validation tooling tied to embedded systems.
• Maintain a reliable hardware prototyping and validation environment.
• Partner with RF, embedded, and product teams to support real-world deployments.
  

How we select...

• Short application
• 20-minute intro call
• Technical deep-dive
• Practical problem discussion
• References and offer
  

Final facts.

Base salary up to $170,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and impact. Total compensation includes equity, premium insurance, 401(k), flexible PTO, and other individual benefits.

You’ll join us on-site at our HQ in New York City with occasional domestic and global deployments.
Apply. Make history. Build humanity’s defense against machines.