Location: South Burlington, VT
Company: Beta Technologies
and inclusive culture. Beta is seeking a hands-on electrical engineer to support our Airborne Electronic Hardware Team. This person will directly support the development and validation of FAA certification-intent inverters. They will also assist with upkeep and troubleshooting of our existing flight test vehicles and proof-of-concept inverters and motors.
Responsibilities will include schematic capture and PCB layout, circuit analysis (mathematical and simulation-based), test planning and design, interfacing with contract manufacturers, etc. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Support troubleshooting, upkeep, and improvements to existing " Proof of Concept"
research and development inverters and associated test equipment. Assist with the development and design of certification-intent inverter circuitry and propulsion systems.
Complete schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer for certification-intent inverters and associated test equipment. Characterize and optimize power supply control loop response. Conduct stress, strain, and tolerance stack up analysis. Design and execute test cases to validate devices/systems against regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. Write test software using Speedgoat systems. Work with high voltage (800V+) test systems and ensure test safety Minimum Qualifications We are seeking: 1+
year of experience (work, school, or personal projects) in electrical engineering/design, specifically including schematic capture and layout (Ki CAD and Altium Designer preferred, or openness to learning these software) Hands-on printed circuit board assembly/troubleshooting/soldering experience and a desire to work directly with circuit boards Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering/similar field, or equivalent work/project experience Demonstrated ability to operate lab equipment including low and high-voltage power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering irons, heat guns, crimping tools, etc Experience with circuit simulation software, especially related to power electronics stability, line/load regulation, control system responses, etc.
(i. e. LTSpice or PSpice) is a plus Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you: 3+ years of work experience in electronics design, manufacturing, testing, etc. Ki CAD or Altium Designer is preferred. Embedded system design, especially based around STM32 microcontrollers or TMS processors. Schematic and PCB design of mixed-signal systems ensuring signal and power integrity. Hardware design for serial communication protocols, especially including CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART.
In-depth experience with DC-DC converter topologies and power electronics including buck, boost, buck-boost, push-pull, flyback, etc. Design of transformer and inductor design for small switching supplies including core selection. Familiarity with two-level inverters and/or motor control theory Mechanical stackup/arrangement of multi-level boards and thermal management Embedded systems programming Experience designing and testing for EMI mitigation and EMC Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position will be based at Beta's facilities in South Burlington, Vermont.
Occasional travel in Beta-owned small aircraft or by car to Plattsburgh International Airport to support flight test vehicles and inverter/motor test equipment and dynos Work will occasionally be outdoors when supporting flight test or dynos Hands-on troubleshooting of printed circuit boards Hands-on wiring and measurements related to test equipment Video Interview: Please be aware that you may be invited to complete a Video Screening interview. This invite will be sent by email (xyz X@). We highly recommend completing this step of the application process within the following 48 hours should you be invited.
Note: Be sure to check your Junk folder BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment.
All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check. BETA Technologies is an E-Verify employer.
Engineering jobs encompass a broad range of careers focused on designing, developing, and maintaining structures, systems, and devices. They are characterized by a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, and technology. Engineers often specialize in fields such as civil, mechanical, electrical, or software, striving for innovation and problem-solving. These roles typically require critical thinking, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of efficiency and functionality. Engineering careers are instrumental in shaping the future, as they constantly push the boundaries of what's possible in construction, manufacturing, communications, and various other sectors.
and inclusive culture. Beta is seeking a highly motivated Packaging Engineer to join our growing manufacturing engineering team. The primary focus of this role is to concept, create, and implement packaging for movement, storage, and lineside delivery for consumable aerospace products for our Alia aircraft manufacturing process.
The role will partner with supply chain, R&D, manufacturing engineering, vendors, and production to design end-to-end packaging for component delivery. This is a unique opportunity to be a key player in creating next-generation aerospace manufacturing processes. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Conduct technical design reviews and
ensure capability, compliance and usefulness of concept Deliver finished packaging designs, drawings, and engineering specifications to suppliers Create sustainable packaging standards to define requirements to maintain quality and efficiency Develop standardized packaging designs and labeling for parts to be received internally and with external suppliers Develop a circulation plan for returning, inspecting and staging reusable packaging solutions both internally and with external suppliers Concept and create designs of packaging optimized for cost, precision, manufacturability, durability and timeline Collaborate with supply chain teams and engineering teams across certification, design,
and manufacturing Assist in supplier selection, evaluations and management Knowledgeable of DOT Regulations Experience with shipping containers, temporary and permanent storage solutions Minimum Qualifications we are seeking: BS in Mechanical Engineering, or Packaging Engineering/Science Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Experience working with cross-functional teams (mechanical design, electrical design, software, quality, supply chain, certification, manufacturing) Flexibility and comfort in working in a quickly changing environment Strong working capability with CAD and CAE simulation (CATIA, Solidworks, ANSYS, etc.
) Strong working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 Familiar with design for manufacturing (DFM) and different manufacturing processes including machining, welding, injection molding etc.
Working knowledge of a large variety of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, foam, etc. ) Familiarity with automation equipment and fixtures Proficient at risk management and communication Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you: Understanding of lean manufacturing principles Adept at interpreting and understanding quality documentation and requirements Knowledge of aircraft structures, systems, or interiors Familiarity with automation equipment and fixtures Understanding of lean manufacturing principles Video Interview: Please be aware that you may be invited to complete a Video Screening interview.
This invite will be sent by email (xyz X@). We highly recommend completing this step of the application process within the following 48 hours should you be invited. Note: Be sure to check your Junk folder BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment. All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check. BETA Technologies is an E-Verify employer.
33, and/or 36 are strongly desired), regulatory guidance and policy, means of compliance approaches, and type certification processes. The candidate should be comfortable working with a team of fellow certification engineers, DER's, systems engineers, and other design engineers and providing critical design feedback as relates to safety and certification concerns.
The candidate should expect to contribute as a team member to plan, build, and manage the certification strategy, artifacts and timelines. Your primary responsibility will be to work with a team of fellow engineers to plan, build, and manage the certification process. This will include review of current generation hardware,
electrical and mechanical designs for various projects and aircraft systems. You will work with design engineers to add additional protections for our existing prototypes and new designs.
Those projects will include: e VTOL certification, drone model UAS certification, and ground base recharge infrastructure. Minimum Qualifications we are seeking (your Knowledge, Experience, and Abilities): Expert in: Application Life Cycle Management Software (DOORS, Polarion, JAMA, JIRA, etc), Type Certification Program Planning, FAA Order 8110.4C , ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160, DO-178, MOC test generation and execution. Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you (preferred qualifications):
Google G-Suite including Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Charts, Hangouts; Slack Video Interview: Please be aware that you may be invited to complete a Video Screening interview.
This invite will be sent by email (xyz X@). We highly recommend completing this step of the application process within the following 48 hours should you be invited. Note: Be sure to check your Junk folder BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment. All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check. BETA Technologies is an E-Verify employer.
vibrant, and inclusive culture. The product safety team at Beta is a part of the airworthiness organization and helps assure system safety by using techniques like probabilistic risk analysis, in the form of backssment methods laid out in industry standards like the ARP 4761.
The System Safety Engineer will be a part of the Product Safety team and will be responsible for performing and coordinating various safety backssments for the aircraft and its systems in accordance with industry standards like the SAE ARP4761 and ARP4754A. The System Safety Engineer will work closely with Subject Matter Experts and System Engineering leads for various systems, to understand the underlying physics,
the architecture of the system and its components, its interfaces with other systems, and elicit failure modes and their effects on the aircraft and its occupants.
Also, the System Safety Engineer will advise them in making design and architectural decisions based on the outcomes of various safety backssments. The System Safety Engineer will work with other safety engineers focused on reliability aspects to establish failure rates, and exposure times and calculate failure probabilities. Responsibilities will also include liaison with regulatory authorities and the leadership team. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Functional Hazard backssment (FHA) Fault
Tree Analysis (FTA) Markov Analysis Preliminary System Safety backssment (PSSA) System Safety backssment (SSA) Particular Risk Analysis (PRA) Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA) Common Mode Analysis (CMA) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Minimum Qualifications we are seeking: Enthusiasm for Electric Aviation and Aviation Safety BS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or similar 2+ years of relevant experience Cognizance of SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761 Experience and expertise in performing safety backssments per ARP4761 General familiarity with Probabilistic Risk Analysis (PRA) methods and concepts Familiarity with FAA type certification process Ability to use the following tools or similar: Polarion CAFTA Medini G-Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets etc.
) Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you: MS in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar 5+ years of relevant experience Familiarity with Reliability Engineering methods, including Maintainability aspects Familiarity with FAA Part 23 regulations Video Interview: Please be aware that you may be invited to complete a Video Screening interview. This invite will be sent by email (xyz X@). We highly recommend completing this step of the application process within the following 48 hours should you be invited.
Note: Be sure to check your Junk folder BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, health coverage status, HIV status, genetic information, crime victim status, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. The company does not discriminate, and will not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, based on any of these characteristics during the application process or in employment.
All offers of employment at BETA Technologies are contingent upon favorable results of a thorough background check. BETA Technologies is an E-Verify employer.
