Lead Electrical Engineer - Low Voltage, Advanced Concepts
About The Position
BETA Technologies is hiring a Lead Electrical Engineer for Advanced Systems to lead the architecture, detailed design, integration, and certification of low-voltage electrical systems for future aircraft platforms. The systems power avionics, flight controls, and auxiliary systems, and include industry-standard 28V power distribution and multi-kW high-voltage-to-low-voltage power conversion. The role is on-site in South Burlington, Vermont, and includes occasional work around aircraft and the production line to support integration, troubleshooting, testing, and design validation. The position manages a small engineering team with direct reports.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft.
- 2+ years of engineering leadership experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables.
- Strong understanding of 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, circuit protection, and battery systems.
- Working knowledge of ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, and DO-160.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as Polarion, DOORS, or similar.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- The posting lists 5+ years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft under “Above and Beyond Qualifications.”
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables.
- Strong understanding of 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, circuit protection, and battery systems.
- Working knowledge of ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, and DO-160.
- Experience with requirements management tools such as Polarion, DOORS, or similar.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for full-time team members.
- Onsite healthcare in Vermont.
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Daily lunch provided.
- Flight lessons.
- Additional perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
