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The Situation

AeroVironment, Inc. (AV) has been in business since 1971 and was selected as one of Fortune's "Cool Companies" in May 2004.

AeroVironment began as the brainchild of Dr. Paul MacCready, and is recognized as the company that can "imagine the impossible…and do it!" They are world renowned for proving that solar-powered and human-powered flight are more than a dream.

The Energy Systems Development Center develops advanced technology prototype and pre-production energy systems with significantly improved efficiency and performance in stationary power, transportation, industrial and aerospace applications.

Based on their continued growth, AeroVironment is looking for 2 experienced Electrical Engineers for their Energy Systems Development Center.

The Position

The Electrical Engineer will develop a variety of power electronics systems from early stages of the design through final testing and manufacturing support. Will involve analysis, design, component evaluation and selection, and lab/field testing of prototype and/or production units.

Experience with distributed generation and/or electric vehicles considered a plus.

The Company

AeroVironment is a financially sound company in the business of building businesses. Our innovative technologies enable large, break-through market opportunities - like 12-mile high cell towers using High Altitude UAVs, intelligent battery chargers, and unique distributed energy systems.

With over 30 years of research and development, AeroVironment has generated numerous intellectual properties - in the form of patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and expertise in: Efficient Energy Systems; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Systems.

The Ideal Candidate

Will have a BSEE or equivalent and 5+ years of experience. Will be well versed in design issues of DC/AC, DC/DC and AC/DC power conversions at low, medium, and high power voltage levels.

Familiarity with both AC and DC motors, feedback control theory employing both analog and digital components and with computer analysis tools such as MatLab with the ability to write C code for embedded software is desirable.

The Opportunity

As you grow with the Company you will find that we give employees unusually broad technological, system, project and business responsibilities. You will be involved with a Company that is proud of bettering the world and saving lives with their UAV technology.

You will help to develop leading edge technology for emerging markets and will discover the pride and passion that AV employees have for their work.

The Compensation

AeroVironment, offers a highly competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package.