Lead Electrical Engineer - Low Voltage, Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies • Raleigh, NC

3d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As Lead Electrical Engineer for Advanced Systems, you will lead the architecture, detailed design, integration, and certification of low-voltage electrical systems that power avionics, flight controls, and auxiliary systems across BETA’s future aircraft platforms. The work includes industry-standard 28V power distribution and multi-kW high-voltage-to-low-voltage power conversion. You will manage a small engineering team with direct reports and collaborate across engineering and manufacturing functions to support certification and aircraft development.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft.
• At least 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 the 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's Above and Beyond Qualifications list at least 5 years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft.
• 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 the 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 designs, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed