Electric Aviation Harness Engineer – 2D Schematics

BETA TECHNOLOGIES; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Disability leave

Paid parental leave

Lunch provided

Flight lessons

Stock-based compensation

Job summary

BETA Technologies in South Burlington, VT seeks a Wiring Harness Engineer to own 2D harness schematics in Engineering Base for production aircraft, ground support equipment, and test tools. You will translate interface requirements into manufacturing-ready wiring designs and collaborate with 3D Design Engineers.

This role emphasizes 2D work, with training available for Engineering Base and opportunities to automate sizing and data handoffs using Python, SQL/SQLite, and Git, helping optimize

Qualifications

• 0–3+ years in wiring harness or closely related electrical/mechanical design.
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals and wiring basics; ability to read/create 2D wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with harness manufacturability and common build practices; willingness to collaborate on the shop floor.
• Ability to perform basic sizing and verification (ampacity, voltage drop, temperature/altitude derating).
• Comfort working with structured data and version control (spreadsheets/databases and Git).
• Clear, consistent documentation habits and strong attention to detail.
• Exposure to Engineering Base or similar tools (E3.series, Capital, SolidWorks Electrical) and PLM systems preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret interface and configuration requirements from system teams and flight/production stakeholders.
• Create complete 2D wiring schematics in Engineering Base, including wire IDs and termination tables.
• Select components that meet environmental, electrical, and maintainability needs.
• Perform sizing, bundle calculations, voltage drop, and derating calculations per standards.
• Collaborate with 3D Design Engineers to support routing and packaging.
• Produce manufacturing-ready Technical Data Packages and BOMs.
• Drive designs through release in 3DX/PLM and maintain configuration control.
• Partner with the Harness Build Team to incorporate feedback and reduce cost/weight.
• Support harness build and on-aircraft installation; update designs as needed.
• Use Python/SQL/SQLite and Git to automate sizing and data handoffs.

Skills

2D wiring diagrams

Electrical fundamentals

Git version control

Python scripting

SQL/SQLite automation

Tools

Engineering Base

3DX/CATIA

E3.series

Capital

SolidWorks Electrical

PLM

Cirris

DIT-MCO

SharePoint

Power BI

PowerApps

Job description

BETA Technologies in South Burlington, VT seeks a Wiring Harness Engineer to own 2D harness schematics in Engineering Base for production aircraft, ground support equipment, and test tools. You will translate interface requirements into manufacturing-ready wiring designs and collaborate with 3D Design Engineers.

This role emphasizes 2D work, with training available for Engineering Base and opportunities to automate sizing and data handoffs using Python, SQL/SQLite, and Git, helping optimize