Lead Electrical Engineer | Airborne Hardware

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.

BETA is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer with a strong background in the design and development of safety-critical airborne electronic systems. This person will participate and lead design and certification of safety critical flight hardware. This role requires expertise in hardware development and the ability to lead cross-functional development efforts, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with rigorous aerospace standards. The ideal candidate brings both deep technical expertise and a passion for team leadership, mentoring, and problem solving.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation :

• Lead the design, development, and verification of airborne electrical and electronic systems, including safety-critical hardware including flight control systems, motor drives, and battery management hardware.
• Provide technical leadership across the full product lifecycle : requirements definition, schematic design, PCB layout oversight, testing, and certification.
• Serve as technical mentor to junior engineers, promoting skill development in areas including analog / digital circuit design, EMI / EMC mitigation, safety analysis, and aerospace compliance.
• Lead and facilitate design reviews, FMEAs, and cross-functional engineering meetings.
• Collaborate with systems, software, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration and performance in complex airborne environments.
• Work with program managers and stakeholders to define project scope, schedule, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support root cause analysis and resolution of technical issues in development and production phases.

Minimum Qualifications :

Above and Beyond Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

$115,000 - $160,000 a year

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. 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.

Build electric airplanes with us!

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.

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