Battery Management System (BMS) Engineer | Battery

Beta-Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

PSUs

Onsite healthcare

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Disability (short-term)

Disability (long-term)

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies is seeking a Battery Management System Engineer to own the end-to-end BMS and charge control for our aircraft. You will work on bare-metal bring-up, MCU timing, and software/hardware integration, fostering safety and reliability in a small, focused team.

The role requires C/C++ and Python expertise, experience with embedded development, and a hands-on approach to testing and certification environments in South Burlington, VT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, CS, embedded systems.
• Experience with embedded software/hardware development.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with lab equipment and test setups.
• Familiarity with version control (Git/SVN).

Responsibilities

• Design battery and charge management systems with safety and fuel gauging.
• Provide support and improvements for existing hardware and software on aircraft.
• Write system-level, software, and hardware requirements for certification-intent aircraft charge controller.
• Lead development of new and improved software and implementation/testing on hardware and in aircraft.
• Support debugging and testing of hardware and software in a certification environment.
• Coordinate with Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team for seamless charging across platforms.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Embedded software development

Version control (git, SVN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering / computer science / embedded systems

Tools

Altium

Schematic capture

Job description

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.

In this role as a Battery Management System Engineer, you’ll be a part of a small team responsible for the BMS and Charge Control functions and circuitry on the aircraft. You’ll own the system end to end, from defining how the system should work, to prototype board design, prototype firmware bring-up, and debugging issues in the field.

The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of embedded software and hardware development, from bare-metal board bring-up and understanding of microcontroller timing and execution characteristics to high-level software specification and design methods and techniques.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Design battery and charge management systems with world class safety and fuel gauging capabilities
• Provide support and improvements for existing hardware and software on aircraft
• Write system level, software, and hardware requirements for certification-intent aircraft charge controller
• Lead development of new and improved software and implementation/testing on the hardware and in the aircraft
• Support debugging and testing of hardware and software in a certification environment
• Work with the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team to provide a seamless charging experience across BETA’s platforms and with 3rd party EVSEs

Minimum Qualifications We are seeking : (your Knowledge, Experience, and Abilities):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, computer science, embedded systems, or related fields.
• Experience and understanding of electrical fundamentals, switching power supplies, electrical isolation/insulation strategies.
• Ability to operate lab equipment including low and high-voltage power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering irons, etc
• Programming skills in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with software development and debugging for embedded systems
• Experience with version control systems (git, SVN, etc.)

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you: (preferred qualifications):

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with EV charging standards
• Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout. (Altium preferred)
• Understanding of electrical overcurrent protection coordination and high-voltage insulation
• Experience with circuit simulation software, especially related to power electronics stability, line/load regulation, control system responses, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of high-voltage (>800V) designs and isolation boundaries/techniques for power and signal transmission
• Experience designing and testing for EMI mitigation and EMC
• Experience in aerospace industry
• Pilot’s license or an interest in flying

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position will be based on-site in South Burlington, Vermont.
• Ability to transport yourself to various BETA locations around South Burlington, Vermont as needed
• Able to work in a dog-friendly and open-office environment
• Work will occasionally be outdoors when supporting tests

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$100,000 - $135,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state and local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.