Design Engineer

About Us

When you join Advanced Conversion Technology (ACT), you join:

• A team who proudly supports the United States military through solving problems and providing innovative solutions that protect our troops;
• A team laser-focused on developing unique next-generation technology found on state-of-the-art military defense platforms;
• A growing, stable, 100% employee-owned company in business for over 45 years;
• An environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and innovation—one where every employee is an integral part of our business; and
• A team on whom our customers rely to provide innovative solutions to stand up to their most demanding applications.

About the Role

ACT is seeking a hands-on Electrical Design Engineer focused on designing, developing, improving, and testing new or existing custom electronic power supplies and products from concept through production. Concepts can be proven out in our on-site, well-equipped engineering development lab. Our engineers also interface with customers on requirements and provide technical proposals in response to requests for quotes. We have a strong mentorship program and believe strongly in collaboration between sales, engineering, and manufacturing.

Requirements

• BSEE/BSEET required (MS a plus);
• Engineering skills to include analog design with preference to power supply design experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of analog circuits, such as rectifier circuits, regulators, oscillators, amplifiers, filters, inductors, and their electronic schematics;
• Familiarity with non-isolated and isolated power electronic topologies such as Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, Flyback, Forward, Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of oscilloscopes, electronic loads, AC and DC sources, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and LCR meters;
• Experience in circuit modeling (PSPICE, LTSpice, PLECs, MATLAB/Simulink, etc.);
• Experience in ECAD software (Altium, KiCAD, Eagle, Mentor Graphics, etc.);
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills;
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the company's financial success through the company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Ownership also means communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: ACT has experienced steady growth over the past five years and plans to continue that growth. Training and mentorship opportunities are provided to help you evolve your skills and take on new challenges.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan with company match, holidays, and PTO.

This position may require exposure to information subject to US export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations as defined by ITAR.