BETA Technologies

Aerospace

LeadElectricalEngineer

$165–235k ~AI est. South Burlington, Vermont, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Lead Electrical Engineer at BETA Technologies. Skills: Low voltage systems, Electrical architecture, Aircraft electrical systems. Lead architecture design. Lead detailed design”

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

Work around aircraft, Work on production line, Occasional work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years designing electrical systems, 2+ years engineering leadership, Lead technical teams, Manage engineering deliverables, 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, Circuit protection, Battery systems, ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, DO-160, Requirements management tools, Polarion, DOORS

Nice to Have

5+ years designing electrical systems, Lead technical teams, Manage engineering deliverables, 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, Circuit protection, Battery systems, ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, DO-160, Requirements management tools, Polarion, DOORS

What You'll Do.

Lead architecture design

Develop electrical architecture

Develop component design

Perform load analyses

Develop circuit protection schemes

Own electrical system design releases

Drive qualification activities

Drive ARP4754A development

Drive certification activities

Lead requirements verification

Support system verification

Support aircraft integration

Support flight test activities

Deliver certification artifacts

Collaborate with Avionics

Collaborate with Flight Controls

Collaborate with High Voltage

Collaborate with Manufacturing

Manage engineering team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Adjacent systems teams; Systems Engineering; Avionics teams; Flight Controls teams; High Voltage teams; Manufacturing teams

Communication Scope

Cross-functional collaboration

Process & Methodology

Engineering deliverables

Full Job Description

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture. As Lead Engineer for Low Voltage Systems, you will lead the architecture, detailed design, integration, and certification of the low voltage electrical systems that power avionics, flight controls, and auxiliary systems across BETA’s aircraft platforms. This includes both industry-standard 28V power distribution and multi-kW high voltage to low voltage power conversion. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Lead the design, integration, and certification of low voltage electrical systems Develop electrical architecture, detailed component electrical and mechanical design, load analyses, and circuit protection schemes Own electrical system design releases in CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE Manage suppliers for key low voltage components and drive qualification activities Drive ARP4754A development processes and certification activities Lead requirements verification activities in coordination with adjacent systems and test teams Support system verification, aircraft integration, and flight test activities Partner with Systems Engineering to deliver certification artifacts and documentation Collaborate with Avionics, Flight Controls, High Voltage, and Manufacturing teams Manage a small engineering team with direct reports Minimum Qua

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