Systems Engineer - High Voltage Power / Low Voltage Power | Systems

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.

The ideal Systems Engineer candidate has 5+ years of experience with high voltage and/or low voltage electrical power storage, generation, and distribution systems. The ideal candidate has a BS in electrical engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and is a systems engineering guru that understands the critical importance of a clear and unambiguous requirement set. The individual needs to have an in-depth understanding of SAE ARP4754 system development processes and ARP4761 safety assessment processes (or automotive industry equivalents) and needs to have a passion for those activities.

The candidate should be comfortable working with a cross-functional team of Certification Engineers, Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), Design Engineers, Software Engineers, Electronic Hardware Engineers, Safety Engineers, and other Systems Engineers. The candidate should expect to contribute as a team member to establish, manage, and ensure compliance with the customer, regulatory, aircraft, system, and component-level requirements. The candidate should be able to provide critical design feedback as it relates to safety and requirements.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: 

• Architecting safe, new, and novel electrical power systems while applying ARP4754 system development processes
• Generation, management, validation, and verification of aircraft, system, and component requirements
• Performing hands-on aircraft and system integration in support of development and certification testing
• Generating certification and qualification documentation (plans, procedures, test reports)
• Supporting ARP4761 safety analyses
• Supporting certification processes, generating technical positions, and presenting to both internal and external stakeholders, including DERs and regulatory authorities

Minimum qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience performing SAE ARP4754A, ARP4761, and other aerospace certification processes
• 3+ years of experience applying RTCA DO-160G environmental test procedures
• 3+ years of experience interfacing with DO-178C software development processes

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Experience with battery systems, high voltage, or power systems either in professional or personal projects
• Familiarity with industry safety standards for batteries (RTCA DO-311A, SAE J1772)
• High-level electrical circuit design and analysis
• Experience performing electrical load analyses
• Experience performing circuit protection analyses
• Knowledge of Part 23, 25, or 27 aircraft and/or rotorcraft regulations
• Experience working collaboratively with regulators
• Experience with scripting or other test automation approaches
• Experience with Polarion or other Application Lifecycle Management software

Physical demands and work environment:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

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.