Wiring Harness Engineer, Low Voltage

BETA Technologies•South Burlington, VT

8d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

BETA Technologies is seeking a Wiring Harness Engineer to own 2D harness schematics in Engineering Base for production aircraft, ground support equipment, and test tools. The role translates interface requirements into complete, manufacturing-ready wiring designs and collaborates with 3D Design Engineers using 3DX/CATIA to route harnesses through aircraft. The work is primarily 2D. Engineering Base experience is helpful but not required, as training is available for detail-oriented candidates. The position also offers opportunities to use Python, SQL/SQLite, and Git to automate sizing, checks, and manufacturing data handoffs. The engineer will create wiring designs, select components, perform sizing and verification calculations, prepare manufacturing data packages, and manage designs through release and changes in 3DX/PLM. The role works closely with the Harness Build Team and Production to incorporate manufacturability feedback and support harness construction, testing, and aircraft installation. The primary location is BETA’s production facility in South Burlington, Vermont; Montreal, QC may be possible with periodic travel to Vermont. Compensation is listed at $85,000–$105,000 USD. The package includes Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for full-time team members, onsite healthcare in Vermont, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, daily lunch, flight lessons, and additional perks. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

0–3+ years of experience in wiring harness or closely related electrical or mechanical design; strong, detail-oriented candidates may be trained.
Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals and wiring basics, with the ability to read and create 2D wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with harness manufacturability and common build practices, and willingness to collaborate on the shop floor.
Ability to perform basic sizing and verification, including ampacity, voltage drop, and temperature or altitude derating, with guidance.
Comfort working with structured data and version control, including spreadsheets or databases and Git.
Clear, consistent documentation habits and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to Engineering Base or similar tools such as E3.series, Capital, or SolidWorks Electrical, and to PLM systems.
Hands-on harness design experience in aerospace, automotive, rail, or industrial equipment.
Experience with Engineering Base and 3DX/CATIA and familiarity with releasing parts or drawings in PLM.
Knowledge of aerospace harness components and standards, including AS22759/AS81044 wire, MIL-DTL-38999 and micro-D connectors, AS39029 contacts, backshells and strain relief, heat-shrink, braid, clamps and lacing; awareness of SAE AS50881/EWIS and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
Experience generating or executing harness test requirements and using harness testers such as Cirris or DIT-MCO.
Python scripting and SQL/SQLite automation experience; familiarity with internal web apps and Microsoft tools such as SharePoint, Power BI, or PowerApps.
Experience integrating data with internal services or S3-style object storage.
Ability to inspect harnesses in aircraft production environments.

Responsibilities

Gather and interpret interface and configuration requirements from system teams and flight and production stakeholders.
Create complete 2D wiring schematics in Engineering Base, including wire IDs, pin and terminal assignments, shielding and grounding, and splice logic.
Select wire and cable, connectors and contacts, backshells, protection, and labels or markers to meet environmental, electrical, and maintainability needs.
Perform wire sizing, bundle calculations, voltage-drop calculations, and derating calculations per BETA standards and applicable EWIS guidance, such as SAE AS50881.
Collaborate with 3D Design Engineers using 3DX/CATIA on routing, packaging, strain relief, bend radius, clamp spacing, and chafe protection.
Produce manufacturing-ready Technical Data Packages, including schematics, run lists or netlists, termination tables, bills of materials with alternates, assembly drawings, labels, and test requirements.
Drive designs through release in 3DX/PLM, maintain configuration control, and support design changes.
Partner with the Harness Build Team and Production to incorporate DFM/DFS feedback, reduce cost and weight, improve build time, and enhance serviceability.
Support harness build, bench testing such as continuity and hipot, and on-aircraft installation; resolve issues and update designs promptly.
Use and extend internal automation with Python, SQL/SQLite, and Git for wire sizing, design-rule checks, data validation, and automated manufacturing-package generation; contribute to internal web tools and databases.