BETA TECHNOLOGIES · 5 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer - PCBA and Electrical System Design | Controls Electronics
South Burlington, VT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yrBETA Technologies is focused on revolutionizing electric aviation with a commitment to sustainability. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support various projects in electrical engineering, including the development of circuit boards and system-level design, ensuring compliance with certification processes and requirements.
AerospaceAir TransportationBatteryMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define system and component level requirements
Complete the conceptual design stage of electrical systems and components
Conduct the schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer for R&D iteration, followed by certification-intent design. Schematic-level design will include SMPS, digital logic circuits, motor control, interaction with high-voltage (>800VDC), etc
Conduct FMEA, stress analysis, tolerance stackup analysis
Bring completed designs through review, release, and manufacturing
Facilitate test planning and execution for DO-160 qualification testing and overall aircraft certification
Support manufacturing planning and long-term production from the design engineering team
Maximize safety and reliability while minimizing cost
Interface with component suppliers and build relationships with vendors to support production
Support other teams at Beta with circuit board design and electrical knowledge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
Experience and understanding of electrical fundamentals, switching power supplies, electrical isolation/insulation strategies
Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout. (KiCAD or Altium preferred)
Understanding of electrical overcurrent protection coordination and high-voltage insulation
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. LTSPICE, PSPICE, Matlab/Simulink are a plus
Preferred
Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience
In-depth knowledge of high-voltage (>800V) designs and isolation boundaries/techniques for power and signal transmission
Experience with power distribution, motor control, avionics, or cabin conditioning (heating, cooling, defog, de-ice) in aerospace, automotive, or similar setting
Experience designing and testing for EMI mitigation and EMC
Familiarity with inverters and motor control, especially with high voltage
Experience with common communication protocols including CAN, ARINC-429, RS485, SPI, I2C, UART
Embedded systems design and programming
Experience with Python or Matlab
Experience with design and testing for DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or equivalent hardware qualification
Experience with DO-254, DO-178, and ARP4754
Experience with IPC-2221 and related standards for printed circuit board construction
Experience with IEC-60664 and related standards for electrical insulation coordination and spacing
Experience with J-STD-001 for electrical soldered electrical assemblies
Experience with IPC-A-600, IPC-C-610, IPC-A-6012 inspection criteria and/or related standards
Experience with Polarion or equivalent tools for requirements management
Experience with Catia and 3DX for mechanical design and component integration
Experience with configuration management and continuous integration (git, SVN, etc)
Experience in a production environment in aerospace or similar industry, especially related to electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards
Experience with eVTOL, powered-lift, or other special class aircraft
Experience with FAA certification for electrical designs in Part 23 or Part 25 aircraft
Pilot's license or an interest in flying
Company
BETA TECHNOLOGIES
Beta Technologies builds electric VTOL and CTOL aircraft, charging systems, and training programs focused on operational simplicity.
Founded in 2017
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
GE AerospaceState of MichiganQatar Investment Authority
2025-11-04IPO
2025-09-04Series C· $467.9M
2025-08-28Grant· $2.6M
Leadership Team
Blain Newton
Chief Information Officer
Kyle Clark
Team Member
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