Harness & Avionics Technician

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare access

Comprehensive medical coverage

Flight lessons

Daily lunch provided

Job summary

BETA Technologies in South Burlington, Vermont is seeking a Harness & Avionics Technician to contribute to certified aircraft development. This role emphasizes wiring, assembling connectors, and testing, integral to the success of electric aviation.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in electrical engineering technology and experience working with aircraft wiring harnesses. BETA offers competitive compensation and rewarding perks, promoting a vibrant and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience building aircraft wiring harnesses preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate low and high-voltage power supplies.
• 2+ years of work experience in electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Build aircraft wiring harnesses for certification and research.
• Interpret and generate drawings, schematics, and wire lists.
• Advise engineering for manufacturability and maintainability.

Skills

Building wiring harnesses

Operating lab equipment

Strong verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Experience with hand tools

Education

Associate degree in electrical engineering technology

Tools

Soldering irons

Crimping tools

Multimeters

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.

Beta Technologies is seeking a Harness & Avionics Technician to join our team. As a Harness & Avionics technician, you will be an integral part of certified aircraft development and production. Aircraft electrical wiring is a critical system and vital to the success of the business. This role will be heavily focused on wiring, bundling, assembling connectors, and testing. This role will also include support for the various research and development efforts of Beta Technologies in motors, inverters, batteries, flight controls, etc.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation

• Build cool things! We are all passionate makers and builders.
• Interpret, understand, and occasionally generate, drawings, schematics, and wire lists.
• Oversee buildup, repair, and modification ofaircraftwiring harnesses for certification and research.
• Cut, strip, shield, electrical wiring.
• Crimp contacts and splices. Populate connectors. Assemble and develop connector constructions.
• Advise engineering for manufacturability/maintainability.
• Assist engineering with tooling and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical engineering technology/similar or equivalent civilian or military work experience. We are willing to look outside the box for the right candidate.
• Experience building wiring harnesses (aircraft harnesses preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to operate lab equipment including low and high‑voltage power supplies, multimeters, soldering irons, heat guns, crimping tools, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (and be a fun person to work with!)
• Slack, Microsoft office, Excel.
• 2+ years of work experience in electronics manufacturing, wire harnessing, etc.
• Experience with aircraft‑certified designs which may include: AS50881, IPC 620, AC43.
• Attention to detail and good dexterity with a multitude of hand tools.

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

$26—$34 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, or 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.