Electrical Engineer - Verification & Testing | Low Voltage System Team

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BETA is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to verify the LV electrical system for our electric aircraft program at the South Burlington, Vermont facility. This onsite role includes verification planning, execution, and auditable documentation to support certification.

You will build and maintain test racks/HIL/SIL benches, develop automated scripts in MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or Python, and ensure requirements traceability to ARP4754A and DO‑160G.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent hands-on test experience.
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals.
• Experience with automated testing and data acquisition/analysis (MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python) preferred.
• Ability to document test environments, procedures, and results with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common test equipment: oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies/eLoads, DAQ, thermocouples.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support verification planning and execution for LV Electrical System in the BETA program.
• Execute LV system verification per the test strategy.
• Plan, author, and run requirements-based test plans, procedures, and cases.
• Build and maintain test racks/fixtures and HIL/SIL benches; manage instrumentation and calibration checks.
• Develop automated test scripts and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or Python.
• Maintain requirements traceability and coverage; support ARP4754A objectives.
• Support DO-160G verification/qualification and external lab activities.
• Participate in test witnessing, anomaly triage, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Systems, Flight Test, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Safety, suppliers, and labs.
• Prepare clear, auditable test documentation and contribute to certification deliverables.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Automated testing

Data analysis

Test documentation

Test equipment

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

Python

Polarion

Git/SVN

JIRA

CAN/CAN-FD

RS-422/485

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support verification planning and execution for the Low Voltage (LV) Electrical System on BETA's electric aircraft.
• Execute LV system/component verification per the defined test strategy.
• Plan, author, and run requirements-based test plans, procedures, and cases (system and component).
• Build and maintain test racks/fixtures and HIL/SIL benches; manage instrumentation and calibration checks.
• Develop automated test scripts and data analysis in MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or Python.
• Maintain requirements traceability and coverage; support independence assessments to ARP4754A objectives.
• Support DO-160G verification/qualification and external lab activities.
• Participate in test witnessing, anomaly triage, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Systems, Flight Test, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Safety, suppliers, and labs.
• Prepare clear, auditable test documentation and contribute to certification deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent hands‑on test experience (internships/co‑ops welcome).
• Knowledge of electrical fundamentals.
• Experience with automated testing and data acquisition/analysis (MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python) preferred, but not required.
• Ability to document test environments, procedures, and results with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with common test equipment: oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies/eLoads, DAQ, thermocouples, etc.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–4+ years in test engineering or aircraft certification/verification.
• Understanding of test environment management, calibration standards, and quality systems.
• Exposure to ARP4754A; familiarity with DO‑178C or DO‑254.
• Experience with DO‑160G testing (EMI/EMC, power input/quality, lightning/pin injection).
• HIL platforms (NI PXI/DAQ, or other industry standard equipment) and automated test frameworks.
• Familiarity with serial bus protocols: CAN/CAN‑FD, ARINC429, RS‑422/485, RS‑232.
• Familiarity with requirements management software (Polarion preferred).
• Version control with Git or SVN.
• Familiarity with workflow management tools including or like JIRA.
• Familiarity with CATIA/3DX.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Onsite at BETA facilities in South Burlington (and occasionally St. Albans), Vermont; ability to travel locally between sites.
Hands‑on work around HV/LV electrical systems following strict safety and LOTO procedures.
Occasional outdoor testing, night testing, or atypical schedules based on program needs.
Dog‑friendly, open‑office environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $90,000 – $115,000 USD.
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 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, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non‑discrimination laws and does not tole