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Hardware Engineer

On site in Aberdeen, NC

Our client is building advanced autonomous systems for demanding real world applications, and they are looking for a hands on Hardware Engineer who wants to help turn ideas into reliable field ready products. This is an opportunity to join a small, highly collaborative engineering team where you can influence design decisions early, work across disciplines, and see your work move from concept to prototype to deployment. Meaningful equity participation as part of the total rewards package

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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

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

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field preferred

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