Lead Engineer | Wiring Harnesses
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. As Lead Engineer for Wiring Harnesses, you will own the design, development, and certification of all wiring harnesses for BETA's electric aircraft. You'll lead a team of engineers, establish design standards that meet rigorous aviation certification requirements, and work cross-functionally to bring electric aircraft from concept to production.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience designing wiring harnesses for aircraft systems
- Working knowledge of AS50881, AC43-13.1B, or equivalent aircraft harnessing standards
- Proficiency with CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination and FAA interface
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electrical insulation coordination per IEC 60664 or equivalent
- Experience in design and testing for partial discharge mitigation in high-voltage systems
- Familiarity with ARP-4754 development processes
- Experience with DO-160 environmental qualification testing
- Prior work on electric aircraft or high-voltage electric vehicle systems
- Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS)
- Experience with Engineering Base or similar electrical design tools
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and certification of all wiring harnesses for BETA's electric aircraft, ensuring designs meet FAA certification requirements
- Establish and maintain design standards and test processes for harnesses and power distribution systems
- Build, mentor, and manage a team of harness engineers
- Partner with Systems Engineering to deliver certification artifacts including requirements verification/validation, qualification testing, and system-level certification plans
- Collaborate with Manufacturing to integrate harness designs into new and existing aircraft builds
- Drive continuous improvement in harness design for weight, manufacturability, and reliability
Benefits
- Restricted Stock Units
- Performance Stock Units
- Onsite healthcare in Vermont
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Daily lunch provided
- Flight lessons
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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