Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and validate hardware systems that capture logistics data from physical assets, vehicles, and field infrastructure
• Integrate sensors, embedded devices, communications modules, power systems, and enclosures into field-ready deployments
• Write firmware, scripts, and test tools to validate devices and support integration with Rune’s software platform
• Collaborate with software engineers to define device protocols, telemetry formats, and data ingestion paths
• Debug complex issues across hardware, firmware, networking, power, and mechanical integration
• Develop test plans for sensor reliability, power consumption, and environmental performance
• Support field deployments and iterate hardware designs based on direct operational feedback

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in hardware engineering, embedded systems, or a related technical role
• Strong hands-on experience integrating sensors, embedded devices, and power systems into complete systems
• Proficiency in writing firmware, scripts, or software for device integration and telemetry collection
• Experience debugging across firmware, drivers, cabling, signal quality, and networking
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical design to ensure ruggedness and field usability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building data-capture systems for defense, logistics, or industrial environments
• Programming experience in C, C++, Rust, Python, or Go
• Familiarity with vehicle or industrial communication protocols
• Experience with ruggedization standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, IP ratings)
• Knowledge of RTOS or Linux-based edge devices

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees
• Highly competitive equity grants included in compensation packages
• Flexible, non-accrual based paid time off
• Generous holiday calendar including a December shutdown
• Full 401(k) retirement plan and company-funded commuter benefits
• Free access to an on-site gym

About the Company

Rune Technologies builds mission-critical software for military logistics and sustainment. Our flagship product, TyrOS, is an AI-enabled command and control platform that provides real-time visibility into sustainment operations, even in contested environments. We are a fast-moving team combining deep DoD operational experience with high-standard software discipline.