Lead Verification & Validation Engineer — High-Voltage Systems

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

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. BETA Technologies is seeking a Lead Verification & Validation Engineer to define and own the verification strategy for our certifying electric aircraft’s high-voltage electric power systems. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on architecting the end-to-end verification approach across the HV domain. You’ll work across systems engineering, test, and certification teams to establish scalable verification frameworks, ensure traceability, and enable high-quality execution aligned with certification objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in verification, validation, systems, or test engineering in aerospace or another safety-critical industry
Proven experience defining verification strategies for complex systems
Deep expertise in high-voltage or electrified power systems (batteries, power electronics, HV safety, distribution)
Strong understanding of requirements-based verification and traceability
Experience with requirements and PLM tools such as Polarion, DOORS, Jira, or Windchill
Strong technical communication and documentation skills
Ability to provide structure and direction in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with certification frameworks such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, and FAA/EASA programs
Familiarity with high-voltage and battery standards (SAE, UL, IEC, DO-311, ASTM)
Experience with DO-178C, DO-254, or DO-160G
Background in flight test, system integration, or model-based verification (MBSE, MATLAB/Simulink, Python)
Experience building automated test or data systems at scale
Prior experience as a verification lead or technical authority

Responsibilities

Define and own the end-to-end verification strategy for high-voltage systems from component through aircraft level
Develop domain-level verification plans, methodologies, and success criteria aligned with certification requirements
Establish standardized tools, workflows, and artifacts to ensure consistency, traceability, and audit readiness
Define and maintain connections between requirements, verification activities, evidence, and compliance findings
Architect verification approaches across battery systems, power electronics, HV distribution, safety interlocks, and energy management
Lead verification campaigns covering performance, thermal behavior, protection systems, and off-nominal or faulted conditions
Provide technical leadership and direction to the HV V&V team, ensuring high-quality execution as the organization scales
Mentor engineers, conduct rigorous technical reviews, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement