Manufacturing Technician, Harness
About The Position
BETA Technologies is seeking a Harness/Avionics Technician to support certified aircraft development and production. The role focuses on wiring, bundling, assembling connectors, and testing, while also supporting research and development involving motors, inverters, batteries, flight controls, and other systems. The technician will help build, repair, and modify aircraft wiring harnesses for certification and research, and advise engineering on manufacturability, maintainability, tooling, and best practices. The role works in an environment that may include indoor and outdoor conditions, variable temperatures and humidity, movement throughout the day, material-handling equipment, noise, fumes, airborne particles, and hazardous chemicals. Personal protective equipment may be required. The position may involve varying shifts and hours, office work, and travel by air or automobile. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Associate degree in electrical engineering technology or a similar field, or equivalent civilian or military work experience.
- Experience building wiring harnesses; aircraft harness experience is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to operate lab equipment, including low- and high-voltage power supplies, multimeters, soldering irons, heat guns, and crimping tools.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Slack, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
- At least 2 years of work experience in electronics manufacturing, wire harnessing, or a related area.
- Attention to detail and good dexterity with a range of hand tools.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aircraft-certified designs or standards, which may include AS50881, IPC 620, and AC43.
- Aircraft wiring harness-building experience.
Responsibilities
- Build and assemble products as part of the team.
- Interpret and understand drawings, schematics, and wire lists, and occasionally generate them.
- Oversee the buildup, repair, and modification of aircraft wiring harnesses for certification and research.
- Cut, strip, and shield electrical wiring.
- Crimp contacts and splices, populate connectors, and assemble and develop connector constructions.
- Advise engineering on manufacturability and maintainability.
- Assist engineering with tooling and best practices.
- Support research and development efforts involving motors, inverters, batteries, flight controls, and other systems.
Benefits
- Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for full-time team members.
- Onsite healthcare in Vermont.
- Comprehensive medical coverage.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Daily lunch provided.
- Flight lessons.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
