Battery Management Systems Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units

Performance Stock Units

Flight lessons

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Job summary

BETA Technologies in South Burlington, Vermont is seeking a Battery Management System Engineer to own end-to-end BMS and Charge Control on the aircraft, from system definition to prototype firmware bring-up. You’ll work on embedded software/hardware and collaborate across teams to ensure safe, reliable charging in flight.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with power electronics, embedded C/C++, and blue-sky thinking to push the boundaries of electric aviation while meeting certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, computer science, embedded systems, or related fields.
• Experience with electrical fundamentals and switching power supplies.
• Ability to operate lab equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, function generators, soldering irons.
• Experience with embedded software development and debugging; version control familiarity.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++/Python

Embedded systems

Electrical fundamentals

Lab instrumentation

Version control

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CS/embedded systems

Tools

Altium (PCB design)

Schematic capture

PCB testing equipment

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.