Summary

Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. is a high-technology, aggressive, internationally competitive, fast growing R&D small business engineering firm located in the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains near the University of Arkansas campus. We develop advanced power electronics systems for the military, NASA, next generation electric vehicles, and commercial use; including DC/DC supplies, single and three phase inverters, DC and AC motor drives, etc. Many of our applications require operation in extreme environments, ranging from 4K up to temperatures in excess of 500 °C, resulting in some of the most exciting creative and state-of-the-art engineering job opportunities available.     

APEI, Inc. is seeking energetic and enthusiastic professionals with high ambition, deep motivation, teamwork ethic, and a commitment to being the best of the best in the field of power electronics. Work in a team with some of the most highly internationally acclaimed leaders in the field of extreme environment and SiC power electronics systems.

This job opportunity is for a junior or mid-level experienced power electronics engineer with an understanding or knowledge of one or more of the following power electronics systems or issues:

·         Design and control of advanced single and/or three phase motor drive systems (vector control, volt/Hz control, high power, etc.)

·         Design of single and three phase grid-tie and bi-directional inverters

·         Design of DC motor drives and actuator systems

·         Design of DC/DC converters for military and aerospace power supply applications, with knowledge of voltage and current controlled methodologies, and understanding of high efficiency techniques (soft switching, resonant converters, etc.)

·         Design of high efficiency, high power magnetics, and filters

·         Understanding of EMI related design issues and appropriate Federal regulations

·         Understanding of microcontrollers (such as the 8051) and DSPs (such as TI2812 or TI320 series) core systems, including hardware design and software development

• Understanding of thermal design and thermal management systems
• Understanding or experience with advanced power packaging techniques
• Experience with extreme environment issues (cryogenic, high-temperature, radiation, etc.)
• Knowledge of new state-of-the-art devices such as SiC JFETs and Schottkys

Education and Experience

The job opportunity is for a junior or mid-level technical engineering position. Applicant’s background requires a B.S. or M.S. electrical engineering degree with 0-10 years work experience in power electronics. Power electronics classes and/or thesis research a plus for those engineers with no power electronics work experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

·         Electrical design and simulation of the before mentioned power electronics applications

·         Layout and building of power electronics prototypes

·         High power and extreme environment testing of prototypes

·         Participate and contribute to the contract proposal/reports writing process

·         Travel and present at technical conferences or program meetings

·         Always required to be a team player

Skills

·         Knowledge in power electronics design

·         Excellent communication abilities

·         Knowledge and capability to efficiently use a wide variety of software programs essential to the job (PCB layout tools, MS Office, circuit simulation tools, thermal analysis tools, etc.) as required

·         Knowledge and capability to use laboratory test equipment (experience with LabView is a plus)

Benefits  

·         Starting salary: $50k - $100k annual, depending on experience and background

·         401 (K) plan with additional 3% employer salary match

·         2-3 weeks (depending on experience) starting vacation with annual rollover for unused vacation

·         Full medical and dental benefits for employee and dependents

·         Life and disability insurance

·         Tuition assistance program for higher education

·         Bonuses

·         Employee ownership program

For more information on APEI, Inc., please visit our website at www.apei.net.