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Description

Company:

BEI Precision (An Arxis Company)

Job Title:

Electrical Engineer - Product Development (Entry to Senior Level)

Specific Title and compensation based on experience and demonstrated capability

Department:

Engineering

Reports To:

Director of Product Engineering

Location:

Maumelle, Arkansas (Little Rock Metropolitan Area)

Exempt Status:

Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary

BEI Precision is seeking an Electrical Engineer to help design and develop the next generation of precision electromechanical products used in demanding aerospace, defense, and emerging technology applications.

This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging real-world engineering problems involving motion control systems, sensors, feedback devices, electronics, and electromechanical assemblies. You will participate in the complete product development lifecycle-from concept and design through prototyping, testing, validation, and production release.

We are looking for engineers who enjoy building things, solving technical challenges, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Whether your experience comes from industry, military service, research, internships, university design projects, robotics competitions, maker activities, or personal engineering projects, we are interested in candidates who demonstrate strong technical aptitude, curiosity, initiative, and a desire to grow.

This position is primarily on-site at our Maumelle, Arkansas facility to support hands-on development, laboratory testing, collaboration, and rapid product iteration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog and digital electronic circuits for new products and product enhancements.
• Participate in the development of electromechanical systems including rotary motion devices, sensors, and control systems.
• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot motor control and feedback systems.
• Develop schematics, electrical architectures, test plans, and engineering documentation.
• PCB design, component selection, prototype development, and product testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, software engineers, manufacturing personnel, quality engineers, and customers to      develop innovative solutions.
• Build, test, and evaluate prototypes in laboratory and production environments.
• Analyze performance data and recommend design improvements.
• Participate in design reviews, root cause investigations, and problem-solving activities.
• Support transition of products from development into manufacturing.
• Contribute to project planning, technical risk assessment, and product development activities.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, tools, and product performance.

Requirements

Required Skills and Abilities

Knowledge Of:

• Electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Analog and digital circuit design principles.
• Electronics testing and troubleshooting techniques.
• Electromechanical systems and motion control concepts.
• Engineering problem-solving methodologies.
• Technical documentation and engineering change processes.

Ability To:

• Design and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Learn new technologies and apply them to practical engineering challenges.
• Work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Communicate technical information clearly and professionally.
• Balance multiple priorities and execute projects effectively.
• Take ownership of assignments and deliver results.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

Candidates are not expected to possess all of the following qualifications. Experience in any combination of these areas is beneficial:

• Analog circuit design.
• Digital circuit design.
• Motor control systems.
• PCB design and development.
• PCB layout tools.
• Embedded software or firmware development.
• MATLAB, Simulink, or similar engineering analysis tools.
• Closed-loop control systems.
• Encoder, resolver, optical, magnetic, or Hall-effect sensing technologies.
• Aerospace, defense, industrial automation, robotics, or motion control applications.
• Technical project leadership.

Education and Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• Advanced degree is a plus but not required.

Experience

We value demonstrated engineering capability more than a specific number of years of experience.

Qualified candidates may have developed relevant skills through:

• Professional engineering positions.
• Internships or cooperative education programs.
• Academic research projects.
• University capstone or senior design projects.
• Robotics competitions or engineering clubs.
• Military technical experience.
• Maker projects, personal engineering projects, or entrepreneurial activities.
• Product development work in aerospace, defense, industrial, automotive, robotics, or related industries.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to apply engineering principles to real-world problems and deliver practical solutions.

Who Should Apply?

This role may be a great fit if you:

• Love designing, building, testing, and improving products.
• Have built hardware, robots, control systems, electronics, vehicles, drones, or other technical projects.
• Enjoy solving difficult technical problems and figuring out how things work.
• Want to work on products that combine electronics, mechanics, sensing, and motion control.
• Are looking for an opportunity to grow into technical leadership or engineering management.
• Want to make a visible impact on products and projects rather than being a small part of a large organization.
• Are motivated by ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.

Even if your experience does not match every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the technical aptitude and desire to succeed.

Why Join BEI Precision?

At BEI Precision, engineers work on challenging products that operate in demanding environments where precision, reliability, and performance matter.

As part of Arxis, we embrace a culture built around:

• Dream Big
• Have Fun
• Get Stuff Done

Our management philosophy emphasizes Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment, giving engineers the opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a meaningful impact.

Living in Central Arkansas

BEI Precision is located in Maumelle, Arkansas, part of the Greater Little Rock metropolitan area.

The Little Rock region offers many of the advantages of larger cities, while maintaining an exceptional quality of life:

• Affordable housing and cost of living.
• Short commute times and low traffic congestion.
• Access to excellent outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, boating, fishing, hunting, and camping.
• Growing technology, aerospace, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.
• Family-friendly communities and excellent recreational amenities.
• Easy access to national travel through Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport.
• A strong balance between career opportunity and lifestyle.

For engineers seeking meaningful technical work without the cost and congestion of major metropolitan areas, Central Arkansas offers a compelling place to build a career and a life.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work primarily on-site at the Maumelle facility.
• Ability to use laboratory and testing equipment.
• Ability to inspect and work with electronic assemblies and small components.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, prototype, and manufacturing environments.