Lead Engineer | Wiring Harnesses

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 Wiring Harnesses, you will own the design, development, and certification of all wiring harnesses for BETA's electric aircraft. You'll lead a team of engineers, establish design standards that meet rigorous aviation certification requirements, and work cross-functionally to bring electric aircraft from concept to production.

• Lead the development and certification of all wiring harnesses for BETA's electric aircraft, ensuring designs meet FAA certification requirements
• Establish and maintain design standards and test processes for harnesses and power distribution systems
• Build, mentor, and manage a team of harness engineers
• Partner with Systems Engineering to deliver certification artifacts including requirements verification/validation, qualification testing, and system-level certification plans
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to integrate harness designs into new and existing aircraft builds
• Drive continuous improvement in harness design for weight, manufacturability, and reliability

• 7+ years of experience designing wiring harnesses for aircraft systems
• Working knowledge of AS50881, AC43-13.1B, or equivalent aircraft harnessing standards
• Proficiency with CATIA/3
  
  DEXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination and FAA interface

• Experience with electrical insulation coordination per IEC 60664 or equivalent
• Experience in design and testing for partial discharge mitigation in high-voltage systems
• Familiarity with ARP-4754 development processes
• Experience with DO-160 environmental qualification testing
• Prior work on electric aircraft or high-voltage electric vehicle systems
• Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS)
• Experience with Engineering Base or similar electrical design tools

This position will include occasional work on the production line to support new product integration, troubleshooting, and design validation.

$150,000 - $180,000 USD

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.

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-term 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.