Systems Engineer - High Voltage Power / Low Voltage Power (Electric Aviation)

Location: South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Salary: $120,000–$150,000 USD per year

Company

Develops electric aircraft and aviation systems focused on sustainable electric aviation.

What you will do

• Architect safe electrical power systems for electric aircraft using SAE ARP4754A system development processes.
• Generate, manage, validate, and verify aircraft, system, and component requirements.
• Perform hands-on aircraft and system integration for development and certification testing.
• Create certification and qualification plans, procedures, and test reports.
• Support ARP4761 safety assessments, certification activities, and technical position development.
• Collaborate with Certification Engineers, DERs, design, software, hardware, safety, and systems engineering teams, as well as regulatory authorities.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with SAE ARP4754A, ARP4761, and aerospace certification processes.
• At least 3 years of experience applying RTCA DO-160G environmental test procedures.
• At least 3 years of experience interfacing with DO-178C software development processes.
• 5+ years of experience with high-voltage and/or low-voltage electrical power storage, generation, and distribution systems is preferred for the role.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Ability to work cross-functionally on requirements, safety, integration, and certification activities.

Nice to have

• Experience with battery, high-voltage, or power systems.
• Knowledge of RTCA DO-311A, SAE J1772, aircraft regulations under Part 23, 25, or 27, electrical load analysis, or circuit protection analysis.
• Experience collaborating with regulators, scripting and test automation, or Polarion and other application lifecycle management software.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with restricted stock units and performance stock units.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont and medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave and daily lunch provided.
• Flight lessons and additional employee benefits.
• Employment offers are contingent on a background check; BETA participates in E-Verify.