Senior Electrical Engineer - PCBA and Electrical System Design | Controls Electronics

Beta Technologies • South Burlington, VT

190d • $100,000 - $150,000

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 is seeking a Senor Electrical Engineer to join our team in South Burlington, Vermont. This position will support a variety of projects in electrical engineering including high-voltage to low-voltage power conversion, low voltage power distribution, avionics, instrumentation/monitoring, and more. Primary responsibilities will include the development of circuit boards from conceptualization to production and completion of the associated certification processes and requirements verification. This position will also support system-level design and verification testing. The ideal candidate will have expertise in hardware development in aerospace products. In addition to design experience, they will possess the ability to define and conduct tests for internal requirements, regulatory requirements, and environmental requirements including DO-160. They will also bring a passion for problem solving and exciting electrical design.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• Experience and understanding of electrical fundamentals, switching power supplies, electrical isolation/insulation strategies
• Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout (KiCAD or Altium preferred)
• Understanding of electrical overcurrent protection coordination and high-voltage insulation
• Ability to operate lab equipment including low and high-voltage power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering irons, heat guns, crimping tools, etc
• Experience with circuit simulation software, especially related to power electronics stability, line/load regulation, control system responses, etc. LTSPICE, PSPICE, Matlab/Simulink are a plus

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
• In-depth knowledge of high-voltage (>800V) designs and isolation boundaries/techniques for power and signal transmission
• Experience with power distribution, motor control, avionics, or cabin conditioning in aerospace, automotive, or similar setting
• Experience designing and testing for EMI mitigation and EMC
• Familiarity with inverters and motor control, especially with high voltage
• Experience with common communication protocols including CAN, ARINC-429, RS485, SPI, I2C, UART
• Embedded systems design and programming
• Experience with Python or Matlab
• Experience with design and testing for DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or equivalent hardware qualification
• Experience with DO-254, DO-178, and ARP4754
• Experience with IPC-2221 and related standards for printed circuit board construction
• Experience with IEC-60664 and related standards for electrical insulation coordination and spacing
• Experience with J-STD-001 for electrical soldered electrical assemblies
• Experience with IPC-A-600, IPC-C-610, IPC-A-6012 inspection criteria and/or related standards
• Experience with Polarion or equivalent tools for requirements management
• Experience with Catia and 3DX for mechanical design and component integration
• Experience with configuration management and continuous integration (git, SVN, etc)
• Experience in a production environment in aerospace or similar industry, especially related to electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards
• Experience with eVTOL, powered-lift, or other special class aircraft
• Experience with FAA certification for electrical designs in Part 23 or Part 25 aircraft
• Pilot's license or an interest in flying

Responsibilities

• Define system and component level requirements
• Complete the conceptual design stage of electrical systems and components
• Conduct the schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer for R&D iteration, followed by certification-intent design
• Conduct FMEA, stress analysis, tolerance stackup analysis
• Bring completed designs through review, release, and manufacturing
• Facilitate test planning and execution for DO-160 qualification testing and overall aircraft certification
• Support manufacturing planning and long-term production from the design engineering team
• Maximize safety and reliability while minimizing cost
• Interface with component suppliers and build relationships with vendors to support production
• Support other teams at Beta with circuit board design and electrical knowledge

Benefits

• $100,000 - $150,000 a year
• Competitive pay based on skills, experience, and industry background
• Commitment to fair and equitable pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees