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 Silicon Carbide (SiC) power electronics systems.

This job opportunity is for advanced and/or experienced power electronics engineers with a thorough and detailed understanding of a wide variety of power electronics systems and issues, including:

• Design and control of advanced single and 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 intimate knowledge of both voltage and current controlled methodologies, and understanding of advanced high efficiency techniques (soft switching, resonant converters, etc.)
• Design of high efficiency, high power magnetics and filters
• Adequate understanding of EMI related design issues and appropriate Federal regulations
• Capability to perform and/or oversee laboratory high power testing in excess of 100 kW

Familiarity with the following are a plus:

• 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 Silicon Carbide (SiC) JFETs and Schottkys
• Knowledge of systems, weapons platforms, aerospace platforms, applications, etc. into which power electronics subsystems are designed for
• Experience with proposal writing or the bid & proposal process for government contracting

Education:

The job opportunity is for an advanced technical, non-management position. Applicant’s background requires a B.S. engineering degree with 5-10 years minimum work experience in power electronics, or if the applicant has no industry experience then a Ph.D. with dissertation in power electronics is required.

An engineer with a Ph.D. and 2+ years experience in power electronics design is the preferred candidate.

Skills Desired:

• Thorough knowledge and expertise in power electronics design
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relation skills
• 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.)
• Extensive in-depth expertise in using laboratory test equipment, setting up test schedules, performing high power testing, etc. (experience with LabView is a plus)

• Electrical design and simulation of the before mentioned power electronics applications
• Layout and building of power electronics prototypes
• High power testing of prototypes
• Participate and contribute to the contract proposal writing process
• Technical lead in one or more R&D projects
• Mentor and aide to Jr. Level design engineers
• Travel to present at technical conferences or meet with program officers
• Always required to be a team player

• Starting salary: $80k - $150k annual, depending on experience
• 401 (K) plan with additional 3% annual employer salary match
• 3 weeks starting vacation with annual rollover for unused vacation
• Full medical and dental benefits for employee and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition assistance program for higher education
• Bonuses
• Employee ownership program

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 Silicon Carbide (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 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 intimate knowledge of both voltage and current controlled methodologies, and understanding of advanced 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 Silicon Carbide (SiC) JFETs and Schottkys

Education:

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.

Skills Desired:

• 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)

• 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

• 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

Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. is a high-technology small business R&D engineering firm. If you are energetic and enthusiastic, professional, and have high ambitions, then we’re looking for you. We are an aggressive, internationally competitive, fast growing firm looking only for the best of the best in all of our position openings. If you want to be involved with ongoing work for NASA, high performance military systems, or next generation electric vehicles, and desire a flexible work schedule with the opportunity to grow, then be sure to send us your resume!

We are looking for a motivated individual who will assist our engineers with R&D prototyping.

Education:

Associate degree or training in technical school with at least 10 years related experience

Skills Desired:

• Working knowledge and understanding of electrical safety
• Working knowledge and understanding of basic electronic theory
• Must be detail oriented and able to perform multiple projects concurrently
• Must be very results oriented and be able to perform independently or as a team member under restrictive timeframes
• Clean room knowledge, including wire bonding, die attach, soldering, etc.
• Experience working with Oscilloscopes, power supplies, probe stations, and other various testing equipment
• Neat / organized / can follow clean room procedures
• Layout design experience using software such as OrCAD or Cadence is a plus
• Board fabrication such as PCB, DBC, and DBA is a plus
• LTCC, thin film, and thick film ceramic processing is a plus
• Experience working with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks is a plus
• Reliability testing is a plus
• Knowledge of failure analysis equipment and procedures such as EDX, SEM, etc. is a plus

• Product assembly such as wire bonding, die attach, soldering, etc. in a Class 1000 clean room environment
• Perform circuit board prototyping and assembly
• Overtime and some flexible scheduling are required to meet the demands of this position
• Other duties as assigned
• Must be excited to learn new skills if not already experience in areas such as board fabrication in PCB, DBC, and DBA; LTCC, thin and thick film ceramic processes; and layout design using software such as OrCAD or Cadence; and in-depth electronics testing

• Starting salary: $50k - $100k annual, depending on experience
• 401 (K) plan with additional 3% employer salary match
• Full medical and dental benefits for employee and dependents
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition assistance program for higher education
• Bonuses
• Employee ownership program

Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. (APEI, Inc.) is an aggressive, high-tech, 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 electronics systems for the military, NASA, next generation electric vehicles, and commercial use; including DC/DC supplies, single and three phase inverters, telemetry systems, data acquisitions systems, DC and AC motor drives, etc. Many of our applications require operation in extreme environments, ranging from -270 °C 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.

The APEI, Inc. team is composed of the most highly internationally acclaimed leaders in the field of extreme environment and SiC power electronics systems.

Education:

The job opportunity is for an advanced technical, non-management position in a new fast-growth business focus (extreme environment telemetry systems) of the company. Applicant’s background requires a Ph.D. with dissertation or work experience in wireless systems. Applicants with a newly received Ph.D. degree are encouraged to apply.

Skills Desired:

• Thorough knowledge and expertise in RF and wireless electronic design
• Excellent communication, presentation, and personal relationship skills
• 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.)
• Extensive in-depth expertise in using laboratory test equipment, setting up test schedules, performing high frequency testing, etc. (experience with LabView is a plus)

• Electrical design and simulation of the before mentioned wireless electronics applications
• Layout and building of wireless electronics prototypes
• Testing and analysis of prototypes
• Participation and contribution to the contract proposal writing process
• Technical lead and PI in one or more R&D projects
• Mentor and aide to Jr. level design engineers
• Travel to present at technical conferences or meet with program officers
• Always required to be a team player

• Starting salary: $80k - $175k annual, depending on experience
• 401 (K) plan with additional 3% annual employer salary match
• 3 weeks starting vacation with annual rollover for unused vacation
• Full medical and dental benefits for employee and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Bonuses
• Employee ownership program

Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. (APEI, Inc.) is an aggressive, high-tech, 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 electronics systems for the military, NASA, next generation electric vehicles, and commercial use; including DC/DC supplies, single and three phase inverters, telemetry systems, data acquisitions systems, DC and AC motor drives, etc. Many of our applications require operation in extreme environments, ranging from -270 °C 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. Join a team with some of the most highly acclaimed leaders in the field of extreme environment and SiC power electronics systems.

Education:

The job opportunity is for an advanced technical position. Applicant’s background requires an MS or Ph.D. engineering degree with thesis or dissertation in electronics packaging. Applicants with equivalent engineering background, knowledge depth, and experience will be given consideration as well.

Skills Desired:

• Thorough knowledge and expertise in power electronics packaging design
• Knowledge and capability to efficiently use a wide variety of software programs essential to the job
• Extensive in-depth expertise in hands-on use of laboratory equipment, performing reliability testing, building prototypes, etc. (experience with LabView is a plus)
• Technical project management, project planning, etc.
• Team play

• Package design and simulation of the before mentioned system applications
• Building and testing of power electronics prototypes
• Lead, participate, and contribute to the contract proposal writing process
• Technical lead, PI, and project manager on R&D projects
• Mentor and aide to Jr. and mid-level design engineers
• Travel to present at technical conferences or meet with program officers and customers
• Always required to be a team player

• 401 (K) plan with additional 3% annual employer salary match
• 3 weeks starting vacation with annual rollover for unused vacation
• Full medical and dental benefits for employee and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition assistance program for higher education
• Bonuses
• Employee ownership program