# Embedded Hardware Engineer

> Sweep360 · New York, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-07

**Salary:** USD 170,000–200,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

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

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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 $150,000, 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.**

## Apply

[Apply at Sweep360](https://apply.workable.com/sweep360/j/780DD5B6BB/apply)

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