Lead Electrical Engineer | Low Voltage System

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight lessons

Daily lunch provided

Onsite healthcare Vermont

RSUs & PSUs

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. in South Burlington, Vermont is seeking a Lead Engineer for Low Voltage Systems to drive architecture, design, integration, and certification of aircraft power electronics.

You will own releases, coordinate with avionics and controls teams, and lead a small engineering group through certification milestones. Join a mission to revolutionize electric aviation, with opportunities to influence ARP4754A processes and gain exposure to RSUs/PSUs, onsite healthcare, and ongoing

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft
• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables
• Strong understanding of 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, circuit protection, and battery systems
• Working knowledge of ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, and DO-160
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, or similar)
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, integration, and certification of low voltage electrical systems
• Develop electrical architecture, detailed component electrical and mechanical design, load analyses, and circuit protection schemes
• Own electrical system design releases in CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE
• Manage suppliers for key low voltage components and drive qualification activities
• Drive ARP4754A development processes and certification activities
• Lead requirements verification activities in coordination with adjacent systems and test teams
• Support system verification, aircraft integration, and flight test activities
• Partner with Systems Engineering to deliver certification artifacts and documentation
• Collaborate with Avionics, Flight Controls, High Voltage, and Manufacturing teams
• Manage a small engineering team with direct reports

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Cross-functional

ARP4754A

Power distribution

MIL-STD-704

DO-160

Requirements management

Tools

Polarion

DOORS

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.

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.

As Lead Engineer for Low Voltage Systems, you will lead the architecture, detailed design, integration, and certification of the low voltage electrical systems that power avionics, flight controls, and auxiliary systems across BETA’s aircraft platforms. This includes both industry-standard 28V power distribution and multi-kW high voltage to low voltage power conversion.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Lead the design, integration, and certification of low voltage electrical systems
• Develop electrical architecture, detailed component electrical and mechanical design, load analyses, and circuit protection schemes
• Own electrical system design releases in CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE
• Manage suppliers for key low voltage components and drive qualification activities
• Drive ARP4754A development processes and certification activities
• Lead requirements verification activities in coordination with adjacent systems and test teams
• Support system verification, aircraft integration, and flight test activities
• Partner with Systems Engineering to deliver certification artifacts and documentation
• Collaborate with Avionics, Flight Controls, High Voltage, and Manufacturing teams
• Manage a small engineering team with direct reports

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft
• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables
• Strong understanding of 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, circuit protection, and battery systems
• Working knowledge of ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, and DO-160
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, or similar)
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience designing electrical systems for aircraft
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables
• Strong understanding of 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, circuit protection, and battery systems
• Working knowledge of ARP4754A development process, MIL-STD-704, and DO-160
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, or similar)
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work location is on-site in South Burlington, Vermont
• This position will include occasional work around aircraft and the production line to support integration, troubleshooting, testing, and design validation.

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.