Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of ruggedized power electronics supporting defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Our products power mission-critical systems where reliability, security, and compliance are non-negotiable. 

As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our quality systems, engineering collaboration, and manufacturing capabilities to ensure our products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. You’ll join a stable, hands-on environment where engineering directly impacts real mission outcomes. 

Position Overview

Aegis Power Systems is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Electronics Laboratory Technician to support our electrical engineering team in developing and testing advanced power electronics. This role is ideal for someone with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a passion for solving real-world engineering challenges through testing, troubleshooting, and technical innovation.

As part of our collaborative engineering environment, you will work on AC-DC, DC-AC, and DC-DC power conversion systems used in mission-critical defense, aerospace, embedded computing, and telecommunications applications. You’ll design and execute test procedures, build and maintain test fixtures, analyze performance data, and support the development of cutting-edge power electronics.

This role is perfect for a creative, organized, and self-motivated technician who thrives on building, testing, and improving electronic systems.

This position is based in Murphy, NC.  Relocation package offered              

What You’ll Do: 

Testing & Troubleshooting

• Perform Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and functional testing using oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and advanced electronic test equipment.
• Troubleshoot circuit-level and system-level issues; diagnose problems using soldering tools and engineering best practices.
• Read, interpret, and analyze electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and prototype systems.

Test Development & Automation

• Design and execute development tests for power electronics and embedded firmware.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test systems using LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB.
• Create and maintain custom test fixtures and jigs to support engineering development.

Equipment Ownership

• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory test equipment to ensure accurate test results.
• Identify and resolve issues related to test systems, equipment, and tooling.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed test reports, technical documentation, and data summaries for engineering teams and customers.
• Contribute to engineering presentations, internal project updates, and customer-facing technical documents as needed.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and support teams to ensure successful product development and testing.
• Support engineering reviews, prototype builds, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with additional lab needs and engineering tasks as assigned.

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a similar technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in test engineering, electronics troubleshooting, or power electronics testing.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB for automated testing.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, electronic loads, multimeters, and power test equipment.
• Strong understanding of engineering schematics, electronic components, and circuit-level troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with standards such as UL and IEC for power electronics testing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with military, aerospace, or telecom standards:
  • MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1399, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810
• Familiarity with PCB design tools such as PCAD or Altium
• Advanced experience with LabVIEW
• Hands-on training or experience in power electronics circuits
• Field experience testing or debugging end-to-end embedded power electronics systems

Who Succeeds in This Role

The best fit for this position is:

• A self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Creative and proactive when approaching engineering challenges
• Detail-oriented and diligent with testing and documentation
• A strong communicator who thrives in collaborative, cross-functional environments
• Passionate about contributing to high-reliability power products used in critical applications

  Benefits

Aegis Power Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location

• On-site in Murphy, North Carolina

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures mission-critical power solutions for defense, aerospace, industrial, and high-reliability applications. 

As a Sales Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving customer success, shaping product direction, and accelerating company growth by connecting complex technical requirements with advanced power electronics solutions. 

We offer a stable, innovative environment where engineering excellence and customer success intersect and where your impact is both visible and measurable. 

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a technically strong, customer-facing Sales Engineer to support the growth of Aegis’ custom and standard power electronics portfolio. 

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on knowledge of AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC power conversion who thrives in a consultative sales environment. You will engage with engineering, procurement, program management, and military stakeholders, helping translate mission requirements into effective technical solutions.

Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or high-reliability systems is highly valued. 

What you will do: 

Technical Expertise & Solution Development Identify customer requirements and recommend appropriate power supply solutions Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers in defense and industrial sectors 

• Identify customer requirements and recommend appropriate power supply solutions 
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers in defense and industrial sectors 
• Collaborate with customers to understand design challenges and align Aegis capabilities 
• Analyze market trends, competitors, and emerging technologies 
• Support strategic planning for sales, product development, and departmental initiatives 

Customer Engagement & Sales Execution 

• Influence customer part selection and strategically position Aegis solutions 
• Partner closely with sales and engineering teams to develop winning strategies. 
• Visit customers across the U.S. and attend industry trade shows and defense events 
• Review RFQs, assess technical feasibility, and develop compliant proposals 
• Prepare quotes, presentations, and customer-facing technical documentation 
• Ensure accurate CRM activity tracking for leads, opportunities, and contracts 
• Participate in contract negotiations and work toward achieving annual sales targets 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work with internal teams to support custom product development 
• Provide market feedback to influence product roadmap direction 
• Support proposal reviews, competitive analysis, and customer strategy 

Minimum Qualifications 

• 5+ years of relevant technical or engineering sales experience (including 3+ years in the defense industry) 
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) 
• Technical understanding of electronics manufacturing, system design, and power conversion 
• Knowledge of AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC converters and power electronics parameters 
• Proficiency with CRM software for lead tracking, quoting, reporting, and collaboration 
• Excellent written and presentation skills 
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence technical decisions =
• Ability to travel domestically (~25%)

Preferred Qualifications 

• 5+ years selling to defense contractors or directly to the U.S. Department of Defense 
• Familiarity with defense standards such as:
  • MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704, etc. 

Who Succeeds in This Role 

• A strong communicator who excels in customer-facing environments
• Technically confident when discussing power supply requirements 
• A proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional roles 
• Strategic, analytical, and capable of influencing decisions 
• Passionate about helping customers solve complex technical challenges.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive Salary + target bonus incentives
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 
• HSA & FSA options 
• Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off / Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Retirement Plan 
• Professional Development Assistance 
• Mobile phone / Internet allowance

Work Location

USA ONLY – Remote - Candidates must reside in the contiguous United States (48 contiguous states). Applicants located in Alaska or Hawaii are not eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures mission-critical power conversion solutions for defense, aerospace, industrial, and high-reliability applications. When failure isn't an option, our customers count on Aegis — and our customers count on our sales engineering team to get it right from the first conversation.

We're looking for a Sales Engineering Manager to lead that team. Reporting directly to the President, you'll manage a remote team, while owning sales strategy, forecasting, and hands-on technical selling across our custom and standard power electronics portfolio. This is a player-coach role: you'll develop your team, shape product and R&D direction, and translate complex customer requirements into winning AC-DC and DC-DC power solutions.

If you thrive in consultative, technically demanding sales environments, engaging engineers, buyers, program managers, and defense stakeholders, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a remote team of 4 sales engineering professionals
• Set clear goals, monitor performance, and foster accountability and collaboration across a distributed team
• Build a consultative, customer-first sales culture grounded in technical excellence

Sales Strategy & Growth

• Identify sales opportunities and contribute to overall strategic sales objectives
• Recommend R&D investments to keep products competitive; monitor the competitive landscape
• Prepare quarterly sales forecasts and reports using viable metrics and analysis
• Continually develop and implement sales process improvements
• Meet or exceed annual sales targets while supporting bookings stability and customer diversification

Technical Solution Development

• Partner with customers and engineering to define integrated AC-DC and DC-DC power conversion solutions
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of the Aegis product catalog
• Develop BOMs for custom solutions, including research parts
• Explain technical concepts clearly to engineering, procurement, and program management audiences

Customer Engagement & Sales Execution

• Prepare proposals, spec sheets, presentations, and technical reports
• Write and submit quotations for standard and custom products
• Meet with clients in person, by phone, and via video conference
• Represent Aegis at annual domestic trade shows
• Follow up on active leads within one business day

Sales Operations

• Maintain customer data in CRM software and product data in quoting software

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in marketing or sales
• 5+ years of Military Electronic Systems sales experience
• Experience leading or managing sales, applications, or sales engineering teams (remote team leadership a plus)
• Technical understanding of power conversion (AC-DC and DC-DC) and power electronics parameters
• Strong oral and written English communication skills
• Proficiency with CRM software for lead tracking, quoting, and reporting
• Ability to travel domestically for customer visits and trade shows

Preferred:

• Experience selling to defense contractors or directly to the U.S. Department of Defense
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-704

Who Succeeds Here

You're a strong communicator and a natural coach. You're technically confident discussing power supply requirements, strategic and analytical in how you approach the business, and energized by helping both customers and your team solve complex challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Plan
• Health and voluntary benefit solutions
• HSA & FSA options
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off / Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• SEP Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Assistance
• Mobile phone / Internet allowance

Work Location

USA ONLY – Remote - Candidates must reside in the contiguous United States (48 contiguous states). Applicants located in Alaska or Hawaii are not eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures rugged, high-reliability power conversion solutions for defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. 

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will join a collaborative engineering team helping bring innovative products from prototype through production. At Aegis, your ideas directly improve manufacturing performance and product quality, your impact is both visible and measurable. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes supporting prototype, low-volume, and medium-volume production. This role focuses on improving efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing performance while supporting new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives. 

This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about continuous improvement and thrives in a cross-functional environment spanning Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production.

What You Will Do:

Process Development & Optimization

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies
• Improve production efficiency, reduce waste, and eliminate bottlenecks using Lean manufacturing principles
• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and manufacturing workflows
• Design production workstations, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment
• Support AOI, conformal coating, and other automated manufacturing processes
• Perform Gage R&R, process capability studies, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing improvements
• Support capital equipment projects while maintaining safety and quality standards

Quality & Process Engineering

• Support AOI, conformal coating, and other automated manufacturing processes
• Perform Gage R&R, process capability studies, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams to support new product introductions and ongoing manufacturing improvements
• Support capital equipment projects while maintaining safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and statistical analysis
• Knowledge of CAD, manufacturing tooling, automation, and production processes
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing engineering experience in electronics, aerospace, or defense manufacturing
• Experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, IPC standards, or electronics manufacturing

Who Succeeds in This Role

• A hands-on engineer who enjoys working on the production floor, not just at a desk
• Passionate about continuous improvement and eliminating inefficiency
• Analytical and data-driven when solving process and quality problems
• A clear communicator who collaborates well across engineering, quality, and production teams
• Organized and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA options
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off / Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development Assistance

Work Location

Murphy, NC – Onsite

This position is subject to ITAR requirements and requires U.S. Person status. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of ruggedized power electronics supporting defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Our products power mission-critical systems where reliability, security, and compliance are non-negotiable. 

As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our quality systems, engineering collaboration, and manufacturing capabilities to ensure our products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. You’ll join a stable, hands-on environment where engineering directly impacts real mission outcomes. 

Position Summary

The Senior Discrete Power Electronics Engineer is responsible for the design, development, analysis, and testing of high-reliability power conversion products utilizing discrete power electronic components and custom circuit designs.

This position requires deep understanding of power electronics related to power conversion and power factor correction. The position also requires hands-on expertise in designing power converters at the circuit and component level, including power semiconductor selection, switching topology development, gate-drive circuitry, magnetics, control and feedback circuits, filtering, protection circuitry, and thermal management.

The Senior Discrete Power Electronics Engineer will lead electrical designs from initial requirements and architecture through detailed circuit design, simulation, prototype development, design verification, qualification, troubleshooting, and transition into production. The position will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and customers to develop ruggedized power solutions for demanding defense, aerospace, and high-reliability applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the detailed electrical design and development of custom AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC power conversion products utilizing discrete power components and custom circuitry.
• Develop power converter architectures and select appropriate switching topologies based on input/output requirements, efficiency, power density, thermal constraints, reliability, and environmental requirements.
• Design power stages using discrete semiconductor devices, including MOSFETs, IGBTs, GAN, diodes, rectifiers, and other power switching devices.
• Design and analyze gate-drive circuits, protection circuits, current and voltage sensing circuits, feedback networks, snubbers, clamps, filters, and supporting analog circuitry.
• Design, specify, and evaluate magnetic components including transformers, inductors, and common-mode/differential-mode filtering components.
• Perform detailed circuit calculations, simulations, worst-case analysis, component stress analysis, tolerance analysis, and component derating.
• Analyze switching characteristics, losses, efficiency, transient response, stability, and control-loop performance.
• Select discrete electronic components based on electrical performance, switching characteristics, thermal performance, reliability, availability, lifecycle, and environmental requirements.
• Develop readable, accurate, and production-ready electrical schematics.
• Work closely with PCB designers to optimize board layouts for high-current and high-voltage paths, switching loops, grounding, signal integrity, thermal performance, EMI/EMC, creepage and clearance, and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain complete Bills of Material (BOMs) within the company’s ERP/DBA system.
• Develop thermal-management solutions for discrete power devices, magnetics, and other heat-generating components.
• Perform power-loss and thermal calculations and support the selection of heat sinks, thermal interface materials, airflow requirements, and other cooling solutions.
• Define electrical test requirements, design tolerances, and acceptance criteria for power electronic designs.
• Perform hands-on prototype bring-up, laboratory testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of power conversion circuits.
• Use oscilloscopes, differential probes, current probes, power analyzers, electronic loads, function generators, and other laboratory equipment to evaluate converter performance.
• Perform root-cause analysis of electrical failures and develop corrective design solutions.
• Lead and participate in internal and customer design reviews.
• Support engineering verification, design validation, environmental qualification, EMI/EMC testing, and customer acceptance testing.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and applicable military, aerospace, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing Engineering and Production during prototype builds, new product introduction, and ongoing production.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including design calculations, analysis reports, test procedures, test reports, specifications, drawings, and design-review documentation.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical guidance related to power electronics design.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve power density, efficiency, reliability, thermal performance, manufacturability, and cost.

Required Technical Expertise

Strong hands-on knowledge of:

• Discrete power semiconductor circuit design
• MOSFETs, IGBTs, power diodes, rectifiers, and switching devices
• Switching power supply design
• AC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC conversion
• Power converter topology selection and design
• Hard-switching and soft-switching techniques
• Gate-drive circuit design
• Magnetics design and component selection
• Feedback and control-loop design and stability analysis
• Current and voltage sensing
• Protection circuitry including overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, and thermal protection
• Snubber and clamp circuit design
• Input/output filtering
• EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Component derating and worst-case circuit analysis
• Power-loss and efficiency analysis
• Thermal management of power semiconductor devices
• High-voltage/high-current PCB layout considerations
• Prototype bring-up and component-level troubleshooting

Software and Laboratory Tools

Working knowledge of:

• PSpice or equivalent circuit simulation and analysis software
• AutoCAD or equivalent engineering drafting software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ERP/MRP systems; experience with DBA Manufacturing is preferred
• Oscilloscopes and high-voltage differential probes
• Current probes
• Power analyzers
• Electronic loads
• AC/DC power sources
• Digital multimeters
• Function generators and other electrical laboratory equipment

Preferred Defense & Aerospace Experience

Experience with ruggedized and high-reliability power electronics and familiarity with applicable requirements such as:

• MIL-STD-461 – EMI/EMC
• MIL-STD-810 – Environmental requirements
• MIL-STD-704 – Aircraft electrical power
• MIL-STD-1275 – Military vehicle electrical power
• DO-160 or similar aerospace environmental requirements
• Applicable UL safety requirements
• Component derating and high-reliability design practices
• Environmental and qualification testing
• AS9100 engineering/manufacturing environments

Key Competencies

• Expert-level power electronics design and troubleshooting capability
• Strong understanding of power converter operation at the component level
• Ability to take a power converter from requirements through detailed design, prototype, test, qualification & production
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on laboratory and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to independently solve complex electrical design problems
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Effective communication with customers and cross-functional engineering teams
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor less-experienced engineers

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• 10+ years of professional electrical/electronic engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience designing power conversion products using discrete power semiconductor devices & component-level circuitry.
• Strong experience with switching power supply and power converter design.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Electronics or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of direct power electronics design experience.
• Experience developing high-reliability power conversion products for defense, aerospace, industrial, or other harsh-environment applications.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive Salary + target bonus incentives
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 
• HSA & FSA options 
• Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off / Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Retirement Plan 
• Professional Development Assistance 

U.S. Person Requirement

Due to the nature of Aegis Power Systems’ work and applicable U.S. export control regulations, this position requires the individual to qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Aegis Power Systems is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position.

Work Location

• On-site in Murphy, North Carolina

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of ruggedized power electronics supporting defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Our products power mission-critical systems where reliability, security, and compliance are non-negotiable. 

As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our quality systems, engineering collaboration, and manufacturing capabilities to ensure our products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. You’ll join a stable, hands-on environment where engineering directly impacts real mission outcomes. 

Position Overview

The Assembler is responsible for the assembly and production of high-reliability electronic power conversion products used in defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. This position performs mechanical assembly, wire harness assembly, wiring, soldering, and inspection activities in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, IPC standards, and Aegis Power Systems quality requirements.

The Assembler is expected to maintain a high level of workmanship, attention to detail, and consistency while following established manufacturing and safety procedures. Successful individuals in this role demonstrate reliability, quality awareness, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently once trained. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work are essential to success in this position.

POSITION: TEMPORARY potential conversion to perm full-time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electronic assembly operations in accordance with approved drawings, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Assemble wire harnesses and related electronic components.
• Read and follow assembly drawings, work instructions, bills of materials (BOMs), and other production documentation. Training will be provided on Aegis-specific processes and documentation.
• Properly use hand tools, torque-controlled tools, soldering equipment, drills, wire tools, and other manufacturing equipment required for assigned work.
• Properly handle electronic components and assemblies in accordance with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) control requirements.
• Maintain accurate production, inspection, and work records as required.
• Identify assembly, material, drawing, or workmanship issues and escalate concerns to the appropriate supervisor or Quality personnel.
• Work independently with minimal assistance once trained and qualified on assigned processes.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills when addressing routine manufacturing issues.
• Support continuous improvement activities designed to improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, safety, and workflow.
• Practice safe work habits and comply with all Aegis Power Systems safety policies and procedures.
• Be willing and available to work overtime as business and production requirements dictate.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow written work instructions, assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and production documentation. Training will be provided.
• Basic proficiency using hand and power tools such as torque drivers, drills, and wire tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly operations involving hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods depending on the assigned operation.
• Ability to visually inspect small electronic and mechanical components for workmanship and quality.
• Previous experience working in an electronics manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
• Previous soldering and/or wire harness assembly experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with IPC workmanship standards is a plus.

Training & Certification

Aegis invests in employee development by providing job-specific training and opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications. Employees in this role will receive applicable training, which may include IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, ESD requirements, and additional certifications based on position and customer requirements.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily within an electronics manufacturing and production environment. Employees are expected to follow all applicable safety, ESD, quality, and manufacturing procedures while working with electronic components, tools, equipment, and production materials.

U.S. Person Requirement

Due to the nature of Aegis Power Systems’ work and applicable U.S. export control regulations, this position requires the individual to qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations.

Work Location

• On-site in Murphy, North Carolina

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of ruggedized power electronics supporting defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Our products power mission-critical systems where reliability, security, and compliance are non-negotiable. 

As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our quality systems, engineering collaboration, and manufacturing capabilities to ensure our products consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal standards. You’ll join a stable, hands-on environment where engineering directly impacts real mission outcomes. 

Position Summary

The Discrete Power Electronics Engineer is responsible for the design, development, analysis, testing, and support of high-reliability power conversion products utilizing discrete power electronic components and custom circuit designs.

This position requires a strong working knowledge of power electronics related to power conversion and power factor correction, along with hands-on experience designing and troubleshooting power converters at the circuit and component level. Areas of responsibility may include power semiconductor selection, switching topology development, gate-drive circuitry, magnetics, control and feedback circuits, filtering, protection circuitry, and thermal management.

The Discrete Power Electronics Engineer will contribute to electrical designs throughout the product development lifecycle, including requirements review, circuit design, simulation, prototype development, design verification, troubleshooting, qualification, and transition into production.

This position works closely with senior engineering staff, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and other cross-functional teams to develop ruggedized power solutions for demanding defense, aerospace, industrial, and high-reliability applications.

This position is based in Murphy, NC.  Relocation package offered  

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop custom AC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC power conversion circuits utilizing discrete power components and custom circuitry.
• Support the development of power converter architectures and selection of switching topologies based on input/output requirements, efficiency, power density, thermal constraints, reliability, and environmental requirements.
• Design power stages using discrete semiconductor devices including MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN devices, diodes, rectifiers, and other power switching components.
• Design and analyze gate-drive circuits, protection circuits, current and voltage sensing circuits, feedback networks, snubbers, clamps, filters, and supporting analog circuitry.
• Design, specify, and evaluate magnetic components including transformers, inductors, and common-mode and differential-mode filtering components.
• Perform circuit calculations, simulations, component stress analysis, tolerance analysis, worst-case analysis, and component derating.
• Analyze switching characteristics, losses, efficiency, transient response, stability, and control-loop performance.
• Select discrete electronic components based on electrical performance, switching characteristics, thermal performance, reliability, availability, lifecycle, and environmental requirements.
• Develop accurate and production-ready electrical schematics.
• Work closely with PCB designers to optimize layouts for high-current and high-voltage paths, switching loops, grounding, signal integrity, thermal performance, EMI/EMC, creepage and clearance, and manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain complete Bills of Material (BOMs) within the company’s ERP/DBA system.
• Support the development of thermal-management solutions for discrete power devices, magnetics, and other heat-generating components.
• Perform power-loss and thermal calculations and support the selection of heat sinks, thermal interface materials, airflow requirements, and other cooling solutions.
• Develop and support electrical test requirements, design tolerances, and acceptance criteria for power electronic designs.
• Perform hands-on prototype bring-up, laboratory testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of power conversion circuits.
• Utilize oscilloscopes, differential probes, current probes, power analyzers, electronic loads, function generators, and other laboratory equipment to evaluate converter performance.
• Perform root-cause analysis of electrical failures and recommend corrective design solutions.
• Participate in internal and customer design reviews.
• Support engineering verification, design validation, environmental qualification, EMI/EMC testing, and customer acceptance testing.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and applicable military, aerospace, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to Manufacturing Engineering and Production during prototype builds, new product introduction, and ongoing production.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including design calculations, analysis reports, test procedures, test reports, specifications, drawings, and design-review documentation.
• Work collaboratively with senior engineers on complex power electronics design challenges and incorporate technical feedback into designs.
• Identify opportunities to improve power density, efficiency, reliability, thermal performance, manufacturability, and cost.

Required Technical Expertise

Working knowledge and hands-on experience in several of the following areas:

• Discrete power semiconductor circuit design
• MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN devices, power diodes, rectifiers, and switching devices
• Switching power supply design
• AC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC power conversion
• Power converter topology selection and design
• Hard-switching and soft-switching techniques
• Gate-drive circuit design
• Magnetics design and component selection
• Feedback and control-loop design
• Stability analysis
• Current and voltage sensing
• Protection circuitry, including overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, and thermal protection
• Snubber and clamp circuit design
• Input/output filtering
• EMI/EMC mitigation techniques
• Component derating and worst-case circuit analysis
• Power-loss and efficiency analysis
• Thermal management of power semiconductor devices
• High-voltage and high-current PCB layout considerations
• Prototype bring-up and component-level troubleshooting

Software and Laboratory Tools

• PSpice or equivalent circuit simulation and analysis software
• AutoCAD or equivalent engineering drafting software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• ERP/MRP systems; experience with DBA Manufacturing is preferred
• Oscilloscopes and high-voltage differential probes
• Current probes
• Power analyzers
• Electronic loads
• AC/DC power sources
• Digital multimeters
• Function generators and other electrical laboratory equipment

Preferred Defense & Aerospace Experience

Experience with ruggedized and high-reliability power electronics and/or familiarity with applicable requirements such as:

• MIL-STD-461 – EMI/EMC
• MIL-STD-810 – Environmental requirements
• MIL-STD-704 – Aircraft electrical power
• MIL-STD-1275 – Military vehicle electrical power
• DO-160 or similar aerospace environmental requirements
• Applicable UL safety requirements
• Component derating and high-reliability design practices
• Environmental and qualification testing
• AS9100 engineering and manufacturing environments

Key Competencies

• Strong power electronics design and troubleshooting capability
• Solid understanding of power converter operation at the circuit and component level
• Ability to develop and test power electronic circuits with appropriate engineering guidance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on laboratory and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to independently resolve moderately complex electrical design problems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality engineering work
• Strong technical documentation skills
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
• Ability to manage multiple engineering tasks and priorities
• Willingness to learn from senior technical staff and progressively take ownership of increasingly complex designs

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.
• 5+ years of professional electrical/electronic engineering experience, preferably involving power electronics or power conversion.
• Demonstrated experience with the design, development, or testing of power conversion circuits and products.
• Experience working with discrete power semiconductor devices and component-level circuitry.
• Working knowledge of switching power supplies and power converter design.
• Ability to perform hands-on laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and prototype development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Electronics or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of direct power electronics design experience.
• Experience designing AC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC power conversion products.
• Experience developing high-reliability power conversion products for defense, aerospace, industrial, or other harsh-environment applications.

 Benefits

Aegis Power Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plan
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location

• On-site in Murphy, North Carolina

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Position Summary

Aegis Power Systems is seeking a highly motivated PhD Power Electronics Intern to support advanced research and development of next-generation power conversion technologies. This internship will provide the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of a new power converter solution, working alongside experienced electrical, firmware, and systems engineers.

The intern will participate in the design, development, modeling, implementation, and testing of power converter technologies, with a particular focus on control hardware, embedded firmware, control software, and power conversion performance.

This position is ideal for a PhD student conducting advanced research in power electronics, power conversion, controls, or a closely related field who is interested in applying academic research to real-world aerospace, defense, and high-reliability power systems.

This position is USA REMOTE

Key Responsibilities

• Support the research and development of a new, advanced power converter solution.
• Develop and evaluate power converter control architectures and algorithms.
• Design, prototype, and test control hardware and associated electronic circuitry.
• Develop embedded firmware and software used for converter control, monitoring, communication, and data acquisition.
• Model and simulate power electronic converter topologies, control loops, and system performance.
• Perform control-loop analysis, stability analysis, and system optimization.
• Support selection and evaluation of power semiconductor devices, magnetic components, sensors, and other critical components.
• Develop laboratory prototypes and support hardware bring-up and debugging.
• Conduct experimental testing to validate converter efficiency, transient response, thermal performance, stability, and overall system performance.
• Analyze test and simulation data and recommend design improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex interactions between power hardware, control electronics, firmware, and software.
• Document designs, simulations, test procedures, results, and technical findings.
• Prepare and present technical results and design recommendations to engineering leadership.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing, and systems engineering teams throughout the development process.

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Power Engineering, Controls, or a closely related discipline.
• Graduate-level research or project experience in power electronics and power conversion.
• Strong understanding of power converter topologies and switching power supplies.
• Knowledge of feedback control systems, digital control, and control-loop design.
• Experience with power electronics modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, PSpice, or similar tools.
• Experience developing or working with embedded control systems, microcontrollers, DSPs, or FPGAs.
• Ability to work effectively in a laboratory environment with power electronics hardware and test equipment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.

Preferred

• Research experience involving DC-DC, AC-DC, DC-AC, or bidirectional power conversion.
• Experience with high-frequency and/or high-power converter design.
• Experience with SiC or GaN wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies.
• Experience developing digital power-control algorithms.
• Programming experience with C/C++, Python, MATLAB, or similar languages.
• Experience with DSP, FPGA, or real-time control platforms.
• Experience with software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation.
• Knowledge of magnetics design, EMI/EMC considerations, thermal management, and power-converter efficiency optimization.
• Experience taking a power electronics design from simulation through prototype development and laboratory validation.
• Previous research, internship, or project experience related to aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, or other high-reliability power systems.

Internship Experience

The PhD Power Electronics Intern will have the opportunity to work on a technically challenging development program with direct exposure to the complete power electronics development lifecycle. From concept and modeling through controls development, hardware/firmware integration, prototype testing, and design validation.

The intern's research and technical contributions will support the development of new power conversion capabilities for demanding, high-reliability applications.

Work Location

USA ONLY – Remote - Candidates must reside in the contiguous United States (48 contiguous states). Applicants located in Alaska or Hawaii are not eligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.