Aegis Power Systems offers a unique opportunity to work in a challenging and rewarding career in a small-town setting. Enjoy the pristine mountains and drive to work without the hustle of rush-hour traffic. Our southern hospitality and a familial environment are a great choice for a long term career.
Browse openings, watch a video to learn about our corporate culture, and apply for a position using the form below.
Job Openings
Electrical Engineer for Power Electronics
Summary
Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is seeking an associate-level Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and troubleshoot power electronics hardware. Come join our growing team for an on-site position in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina!
As an Electrical Engineer you will have hands-on input to many aspects of our product development cycle. This position works closely with other engineering team members to design AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC converters and inverters using a variety of power topologies, thermal mitigations, and controls. Further, you will work in a cross-functional setting to gather and provide valuable insight to the feasibility, integrity, manufacturability, and quality of the design output. Our power electronics hardware is integrated to support many robust military systems in real-world applications such as radar, RF, communications, mission computing, battery charging, onboard power, autonomous systems, and more. The best candidate will be detail oriented, focused on quality and timely schedules, and willing to share his/her skills in a team environment to yield competitive and accurate results.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Contribute to deliverables such as: Bill-of-Materials, block diagrams, schematics, drawings, PCB layout, design documentation, specifications, test data results, and other necessary documentation
- Understand and follow assorted industry design standards to ensure product success
- Support design reviews with contributions to improve design, cut costs, improve speed, and ensure accuracy of project
- Effectively use a variety of software, tools, and equipment for design and analysis
- Perform product research to determine commercial viability and patentability of new designs
- Research and specify components to match design parameters
- Manage feasibility studies and technical analysis to support new products
- Record key performance indicators to transition prototypes to production readiness
- Design, build, evaluate and test first generation technically advanced products
- Troubleshoot designs and prototypes to provide failure analysis and resolutions
- Establish and write manufacturing processes for production of hardware
- Manage/control documentation in a timely, efficient manner following internal ISO9001:2015 / AS9100:2016 procedures
- Prepare technical presentations for government agencies, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders
- Support all of the above in an organized, efficient, and safe manner with clear communications in oral, written, and non-verbal forms
Required Education & Experience
- BS in Electrical Engineering or similar technical field
- 3 years’ industry-related work history (can accept lower if hold a Master’s or PhD degree)
Preferred:
- Experience with military electronics standards (MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.) or equivalent automotive standards
APPLY BELOW
Mechanical Engineer
Summary
Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team for an on-site position in the beautiful mountains of NC! The Mechanical Engineer is a key position to support our growing power electronics hardware design and manufacturing business. Candidate must have a strong mechanical engineering background in 3D modeling, heatsink design, and thermal analysis.
The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for ensuring mechanical structures meet customer demands as stated in customer contracts. This position works closely with Project Engineers who design the electrical components of power electronics requirements to ensure that all details meet customer specifications within scope and on-time. The best candidate will be detail oriented, focused on quality and precision, have a tenacity to reach goals, employ good English communication in verbal and written format, use resourceful problem-solving skills, and engage creatively in design activities.
Responsibilities
- Working knowledge of Solidworks 3D CAD software tools to generate fully developed models of all parts including PWBs, sub-assemblies, and final assembly models.
- Analyze problems to see how mechanical and thermal devices might yield solutions
- Design or redesign mechanical and thermal solutions using analysis and computer-aided design
- Develop and test prototypes
- Manage and control proper documentation according to AS9100D practices
- Understand the requirements of IEEE, UL, and/or Military Standards as they relate to the design.
- Project management
- Work closely with customers and engineering team
- Maintain in-depth technical knowledge of product catalog
- Maintain strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suite, AutoCAD drafting software
- Continual design and cost improvements
- Heatsink design and analysis (conduction, convection, heat pipes, and liquid cooled)
- Capable of leading and/or performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Thermal Analysis, Structural Joint Strength and Sealing Analysis, Structural Durability Damage Accumulation Analysis, Environmental and Aging Analysis, and Geometric Package Environment Analysis.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education, Skills, & Experience
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar technical field
- Strong ability to understand engineering documents
- Experience with designing mechanical structures for electronics
- 3 years’ industry-related work history with measurable mechanical design or mechatronics experience
- Working knowledge of military, automotive, and telecom standards (vibration, shock, EMI, environmental, etc.)
Compensation Details
Job type: Full-time preferred (part-time is possible if desired by candidate)
Location: On-site Murphy, NC (Relocation support provided for moving, for right candidate.)
Typical work hours: Mon-Thurs, 10 hours/day
Travel: 0-2 times per year for conferences, trainings, or conventions
Compensation: Salary + Bonuses + Benefits
APPLY BELOW
Quality Engineer
Summary
Aegis Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team for an on-site position in the beautiful mountains of NC! The Quality Engineer is a key position to support our growing power electronics hardware design and manufacturing business. Candidate must have a strong quality engineering background in 6-sigma, ISO/AS procedures, and electronic product development and manufacturing. Aegis desires candidates pursuing an opportunity to demonstrate superior excellence in leadership, skills in quality processes, and drive to take on increasing responsibilities.
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring electronic products and services meet all necessary requirements before they reach the consumer. This position works closely with Project Engineers who design the electrical and mechanical components of our products to ensure that all details meet to customer specifications within scope and on-time. The best candidate will be detail oriented, focused on quality and precision, have a tenacity to reach goals, employ good English communication in verbal and written format, use disciplined problem-solving skills, and fully understand the requirements for the product or service while demonstrating a sense of responsibility towards our potential and existing customers as well as the competition.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement quality standards per ISO9001:2015/AS9100D:2016, or others as may become necessary.
- Accomplish quality assurance objectives by monitoring, reviewing, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Train and motivate employees to ensure that quality standards are met.
- Achieve quality assurance operational objectives by contributing to methodical information analysis.
- Meet financial objectives by estimating requirements, preparing annual budgets, and scheduling expenditures.
- Develop quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses and monitoring procedures.
- Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes.
- Investigate customer complaints, develop corrective action plans, and verify effectiveness
- Assist in the recruiting process.
- Maintain and improve product quality by completing product, company, system, and compliance audits.
- Prepare quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and concisely summarizing information and trends.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education, Skills, & Experience
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar technical field
- Strong ability to understand engineering documents
- Proven experience on quality team with 3 year’s industry work history
- Conscientious and responsible
- A keen eye for detail and a results driven approach
- Outstanding communication skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products
- In-depth understanding of quality control procedures and relevant legal standards
- Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of 6-sigma analysis/statistical methods
- Working knowledge of military, automotive, and telecom standards (vibration, shock, EMI, environmental, etc.)
- AS 9100 auditor training is a strong advantage
Compensation Details
- Job type: Full-time, On-site
- Location: Murphy, NC (Relocation support provided for moving.)
- Typical work hours: Mon-Thurs, 10 hours/day
- Travel: 0-2 times per year for conferences, trainings, or conventions
- Compensation: Salary + Bonuses + Benefits
Excellent benefits package includes:
- Medical Health Insurance
- SEP IRA retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- And More!
Apply Below
If you have an ambitious mindset, the drive for a challenging career, an excitement for high quality design and manufacturing of power electronics, and the required background, please submit your resume to esc@aegispower.com.