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 candidate has 5+ years of experience with high‑voltage and/or low‑voltage electrical power storage, generation, and distribution systems. A BS in electrical engineering or another relevant engineering discipline is required. The candidate must be a systems engineering guru who understands the critical importance of a clear and unambiguous requirement set, and has an in‑depth understanding of SAE ARP
4754 system development processes and ARP
4761 safety assessment processes (or automotive industry equivalents). Passion for these activities is essential.

The role involves working with a cross‑functional team that includes Certification Engineers, Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs), Design Engineers, Software Engineers, Electronic Hardware Engineers, Safety Engineers, and other Systems Engineers. The candidate will contribute as a team member to establish, manage, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, aircraft, system, and component‑level requirements, and provide critical design feedback regarding safety and requirements.

• Architect safe, new, and novel electrical power systems while applying ARP
  4754 system development processes.
• Generate, manage, validate, and verify aircraft, system, and component requirements.
• Perform hands‑on aircraft and system integration in support of development and certification testing.
• Generate certification and qualification documentation (plans, procedures, test reports).
• Support ARP
  4761 safety analyses.
• Support certification processes, generate technical positions, and present to internal and external stakeholders, including DERs and regulatory authorities.

• 3+ years of experience performing SAE ARP
  4754A, ARP
  4761, 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.

• 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.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

$120,000—$150,000 USD.

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full‑time team members. Benefits include onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, and paid parental leave. Daily lunch is provided, and flight lessons are part of the experience, among other perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by 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, and 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.