{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"91d414ccf458ed1e9ef27257","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91d414ccf458ed1e9ef27257","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91d414ccf458ed1e9ef27257","title":"Power Discrete Electronics Engineer","description":"Murphy, NC\n\nWhy Join Aegis Power Systems, Inc.?\n\nAegis 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.\n\nAs 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.\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThis position is based in Murphy, NC. Relocation package offered\n\nWhat You’ll Do:\n\nDesign and develop custom AC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC power conversion circuits utilizing discrete power components and custom circuitry.\nSupport 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.\nDesign power stages using discrete semiconductor devices including MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN devices, diodes, rectifiers, and other power switching components.\nDesign and analyze gate-drive circuits, protection circuits, current and voltage sensing circuits, feedback networks, snubbers, clamps, filters, and supporting analog circuitry.\nDesign, specify, and evaluate magnetic components including transformers, inductors, and common-mode and differential-mode filtering components.\nPerform circuit calculations, simulations, component stress analysis, tolerance analysis, worst-case analysis, and component derating.\nAnalyze switching characteristics, losses, efficiency, transient response, stability, and control-loop performance.\nSelect discrete electronic components based on electrical performance, switching characteristics, thermal performance, reliability, availability, lifecycle, and environmental requirements.\nDevelop accurate and production-ready electrical schematics.\nWork 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.\nDevelop and maintain complete Bills of Material (BOMs) within the company’s ERP/DBA system.\nSupport the development of thermal-management solutions for discrete power devices, magnetics, and other heat-generating components.\nPerform power-loss and thermal calculations and support the selection of heat sinks, thermal interface materials, airflow requirements, and other cooling solutions.\nDevelop and support electrical test requirements, design tolerances, and acceptance criteria for power electronic designs.\nPerform hands-on prototype bring-up, laboratory testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of power conversion circuits.\nUtilize oscilloscopes, differential probes, current probes, power analyzers, electronic loads, function generators, and other laboratory equipment to evaluate converter performance.\nPerform root-cause analysis of electrical failures and recommend corrective design solutions.\nParticipate in internal and customer design reviews.\nSupport engineering verification, design validation, environmental qualification, EMI/EMC testing, and customer acceptance testing.\nReview and interpret customer specifications and applicable military, aerospace, safety, and regulatory requirements.\nProvide technical support to Manufacturing Engineering and Production during prototype builds, new product introduction, and ongoing production.\nDevelop and maintain engineering documentation including design calculations, analysis reports, test procedures, test reports, specifications, drawings, and design-review documentation.\nWork collaboratively with senior engineers on complex power electronics design challenges and incorporate technical feedback into designs.\nIdentify opportunities to improve power density, efficiency, reliability, thermal performance, manufacturability, and cost.\n\nRequired Technical Expertise\n\nWorking knowledge and hands-on experience in several of the following areas:\n\nDiscrete power semiconductor circuit design\nMOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN devices, power diodes, rectifiers, and switching devices\nSwitching power supply design\nAC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC power conversion\nPower converter topology selection and design\nHard-switching and soft-switching techniques\nGate-drive circuit design\nMagnetics design and component selection\nFeedback and control-loop design\nStability analysis\nCurrent and voltage sensing\nProtection circuitry, including overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, and thermal protection\nSnubber and clamp circuit design\nInput/output filtering\nEMI/EMC mitigation techniques\nComponent derating and worst-case circuit analysis\nPower-loss and efficiency analysis\nThermal management of power semiconductor devices\nHigh-voltage and high-current PCB layout considerations\nPrototype bring-up and component-level troubleshooting\n\nSoftware and Laboratory Tools\n\nPSpice or equivalent circuit simulation and analysis software\nAutoCAD or equivalent engineering drafting software\nMicrosoft Office Suite\nERP/MRP systems; experience with DBA Manufacturing is preferred\nOscilloscopes and high-voltage differential probes\nCurrent probes\nPower analyzers\nElectronic loads\nAC/DC power sources\nDigital multimeters\nFunction generators and other electrical laboratory equipment\n\nPreferred Defense & Aerospace Experience\n\nExperience with ruggedized and high-reliability power electronics and/or familiarity with applicable requirements such as:\n\nMIL-STD-461 – EMI/EMC\nMIL-STD-810 – Environmental requirements\nMIL-STD-704 – Aircraft electrical power\nMIL-STD-1275 – Military vehicle electrical power\nDO-160 or similar aerospace environmental requirements\nApplicable UL safety requirements\nComponent derating and high-reliability design practices\nEnvironmental and qualification testing\nAS9100 engineering and manufacturing environments\n\nKey Competencies\n\nStrong power electronics design and troubleshooting capability\nSolid understanding of power converter operation at the circuit and component level\nAbility to develop and test power electronic circuits with appropriate engineering guidance\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nHands-on laboratory and troubleshooting capability\nAbility to independently resolve moderately complex electrical design problems\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality engineering work\nStrong technical documentation skills\nEffective communication and collaboration with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams\nAbility to manage multiple engineering tasks and priorities\nWillingness to learn from senior technical staff and progressively take ownership of increasingly complex designs\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.\n5+ years of professional electrical/electronic engineering experience, preferably involving power electronics or power conversion.\nDemonstrated experience with the design, development, or testing of power conversion circuits and products.\nExperience working with discrete power semiconductor devices and component-level circuitry.\nWorking knowledge of switching power supplies and power converter design.\nAbility to perform hands-on laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and prototype development.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Electronics or a related discipline.\n5+ years of direct power electronics design experience.\nExperience designing AC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC power conversion products.\nExperience developing high-reliability power conversion products for defense, aerospace, industrial, or other harsh-environment applications.\n\n Benefits\n\nAegis Power Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:\n\nHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nRetirement plan\nProfessional development assistance\nRelocation assistance\n\nWork Location\n\nOn-site in Murphy, North Carolina\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\n\nAegis Power Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. 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Our products power mission-critical systems where reliability, security, and compliance are non-negotiable.\n\nAs 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.\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nThis position is based in Murphy, NC. Relocation package offered\n\nWhat You’ll Do:\n\nDesign and develop custom AC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC power conversion circuits utilizing discrete power components and custom circuitry.\nSupport 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.\nDesign power stages using discrete semiconductor devices including MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN devices, diodes, rectifiers, and other power switching components.\nDesign and analyze gate-drive circuits, protection circuits, current and voltage sensing circuits, feedback networks, snubbers, clamps, filters, and supporting analog circuitry.\nDesign, specify, and evaluate magnetic components including transformers, inductors, and common-mode and differential-mode filtering components.\nPerform circuit calculations, simulations, component stress analysis, tolerance analysis, worst-case analysis, and component derating.\nAnalyze switching characteristics, losses, efficiency, transient response, stability, and control-loop performance.\nSelect discrete electronic components based on electrical performance, switching characteristics, thermal performance, reliability, availability, lifecycle, and environmental requirements.\nDevelop accurate and production-ready electrical schematics.\nWork 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.\nDevelop and maintain complete Bills of Material (BOMs) within the company’s ERP/DBA system.\nSupport the development of thermal-management solutions for discrete power devices, magnetics, and other heat-generating components.\nPerform power-loss and thermal calculations and support the selection of heat sinks, thermal interface materials, airflow requirements, and other cooling solutions.\nDevelop and support electrical test requirements, design tolerances, and acceptance criteria for power electronic designs.\nPerform hands-on prototype bring-up, laboratory testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of power conversion circuits.\nUtilize oscilloscopes, differential probes, current probes, power analyzers, electronic loads, function generators, and other laboratory equipment to evaluate converter performance.\nPerform root-cause analysis of electrical failures and recommend corrective design solutions.\nParticipate in internal and customer design reviews.\nSupport engineering verification, design validation, environmental qualification, EMI/EMC testing, and customer acceptance testing.\nReview and interpret customer specifications and applicable military, aerospace, safety, and regulatory requirements.\nProvide technical support to Manufacturing Engineering and Production during prototype builds, new product introduction, and ongoing production.\nDevelop and maintain engineering documentation including design calculations, analysis reports, test procedures, test reports, specifications, drawings, and design-review documentation.\nWork collaboratively with senior engineers on complex power electronics design challenges and incorporate technical feedback into designs.\nIdentify opportunities to improve power density, efficiency, reliability, thermal performance, manufacturability, and cost.\n\nRequired Technical Expertise\n\nWorking knowledge and hands-on experience in several of the following areas:\n\nDiscrete power semiconductor circuit design\nMOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN devices, power diodes, rectifiers, and switching devices\nSwitching power supply design\nAC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC power conversion\nPower converter topology selection and design\nHard-switching and soft-switching techniques\nGate-drive circuit design\nMagnetics design and component selection\nFeedback and control-loop design\nStability analysis\nCurrent and voltage sensing\nProtection circuitry, including overcurrent, overvoltage, undervoltage, and thermal protection\nSnubber and clamp circuit design\nInput/output filtering\nEMI/EMC mitigation techniques\nComponent derating and worst-case circuit analysis\nPower-loss and efficiency analysis\nThermal management of power semiconductor devices\nHigh-voltage and high-current PCB layout considerations\nPrototype bring-up and component-level troubleshooting\n\nSoftware and Laboratory Tools\n\nPSpice or equivalent circuit simulation and analysis software\nAutoCAD or equivalent engineering drafting software\nMicrosoft Office Suite\nERP/MRP systems; experience with DBA Manufacturing is preferred\nOscilloscopes and high-voltage differential probes\nCurrent probes\nPower analyzers\nElectronic loads\nAC/DC power sources\nDigital multimeters\nFunction generators and other electrical laboratory equipment\n\nPreferred Defense & Aerospace Experience\n\nExperience with ruggedized and high-reliability power electronics and/or familiarity with applicable requirements such as:\n\nMIL-STD-461 – EMI/EMC\nMIL-STD-810 – Environmental requirements\nMIL-STD-704 – Aircraft electrical power\nMIL-STD-1275 – Military vehicle electrical power\nDO-160 or similar aerospace environmental requirements\nApplicable UL safety requirements\nComponent derating and high-reliability design practices\nEnvironmental and qualification testing\nAS9100 engineering and manufacturing environments\n\nKey Competencies\n\nStrong power electronics design and troubleshooting capability\nSolid understanding of power converter operation at the circuit and component level\nAbility to develop and test power electronic circuits with appropriate engineering guidance\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills\nHands-on laboratory and troubleshooting capability\nAbility to independently resolve moderately complex electrical design problems\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality engineering work\nStrong technical documentation skills\nEffective communication and collaboration with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams\nAbility to manage multiple engineering tasks and priorities\nWillingness to learn from senior technical staff and progressively take ownership of increasingly complex designs\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year institution.\n5+ years of professional electrical/electronic engineering experience, preferably involving power electronics or power conversion.\nDemonstrated experience with the design, development, or testing of power conversion circuits and products.\nExperience working with discrete power semiconductor devices and component-level circuitry.\nWorking knowledge of switching power supplies and power converter design.\nAbility to perform hands-on laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and prototype development.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\nMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Electronics or a related discipline.\n5+ years of direct power electronics design experience.\nExperience designing AC-DC, DC-DC, and/or DC-AC power conversion products.\nExperience developing high-reliability power conversion products for defense, aerospace, industrial, or other harsh-environment applications.\n\n Benefits\n\nAegis Power Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:\n\nHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nRetirement plan\nProfessional development assistance\nRelocation assistance\n\nWork Location\n\nOn-site in Murphy, North Carolina\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\n\nAegis 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.","datePosted":"2026-09-11T10:51:12.733Z","dateModified":"2026-09-11T10:51:12.733Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aegispowersystems","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Murphy","addressRegion":"NC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"91d414ccf458ed1e9ef27257"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91d414ccf458ed1e9ef27257"}}