Embedded Software Engineer | Battery

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Embedded Software Engineer for Battery and On-board Charge Software will apply their knowledge of RTCA DO-178C, best practices for real-time safety-critical embedded software development, and embedded C skill set to specify, architect, design, implement and integrate the embedded software for BETA’s airborne systems. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of embedded software development, from bare-metal board bring-up and understanding of microcontroller timing and execution characteristics to high-level software specification and design methods and techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, computer science, embedded systems, or related fields.
Experience and understanding of electrical fundamentals, switching power supplies, electrical isolation/insulation strategies.
Ability to operate lab equipment including low and high-voltage power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering irons, etc.
Programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
Experience with software development and debugging for embedded systems.
Experience with version control systems (git, SVN, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience with EV charging standards.
Experience with powerline communications using HomePlug GreenPhy or similar signal-over-power methods like Power over Ethernet.
Experience with bare-metal embedded systems.
Experience with software development for Linux-based embedded systems.
Experience with CMake-based build environments.
Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout. (KiCAD or Altium preferred).
Understanding of electrical overcurrent protection coordination and high-voltage insulation.
Experience with circuit simulation software, especially related to power electronics stability, line/load regulation, control system responses, etc. LTSPICE, PSPICE, Matlab/Simulink are a plus.
In-depth knowledge of high-voltage (>800V) designs and isolation boundaries/techniques for power and signal transmission.
Experience with power distribution, high-voltage batteries, motor control, avionics, or cabin conditioning (heating, cooling, defog, de-ice) in aerospace, automotive, or similar setting.
Experience designing and testing for EMI mitigation and EMC.
Experience with common communication protocols including CAN, ARINC-429, RS485, SPI, I2C, UART.
Experience in a production environment in aerospace or similar industry, especially related to electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards in in Part 23 or Part 25 aircraft.
Pilot’s license or an interest in flying.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with existing software and hardware for the on-aircraft charging system and battery management system.
Provide support and improvements for existing hardware and software on aircraft.
Write system level, software, and hardware requirements for certification-intent aircraft charge controller.
Lead development of new and improved software and implementation/testing on the hardware and in the aircraft.
Support debugging and testing of hardware and software in a certification environment.
Work with the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team to provide a seamless charging experience across BETA’s platforms and with 3rd party EVSEs.
Interface with BETA’s supplier partners in charging.