Electrical Engineer - Airborne Hardware
BETA Technologies
Other Engineering
Raleigh, NC, USA
Posted on Sep 26, 2024
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 Electrical Engineer will work as part of the team developing BETA’s electric aircraft and supporting systems. As an Electrical Engineer, you will help design and develop electronic systems used for flight controls, motor control and battery management. In this role, you will work as part of an integrated team helping to develop and certify electronic components for Beta’s electric aircraft.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Design and Develop electronics used in electric aviation
- Capture schematics to support circuit functions Design input power and signal filters to meet the EMI/EMC requirements of DO-160G
- Analyze electronic hardware including input power and input signal filters Design digital circuits using ICs, ADCs, microprocessors, buffers, memory devices and serial databus transceivers (CAN, RS422, ARINC-429)
- Analyze analog signal input conditioning circuits using LTSpice
- Compute power budgets and perform thermal analysesUse standard lab probing and troubleshooting test equipment
- Build and test prototype hardware
- Develop electronic test fixtures (bed-of nails) and write hardware test procedures
- Review PCB layouts and coordinate with contract manufacturers
- Research electronic parts and work with sourcing
Minimum Qualifications we are seeking:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
- >2 years of experience in electronics design and schematic capture using Altium or equivalent
- Experience with electrical simulation tools
Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:
- Advanced Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with rapid prototyping tools using KiCad, PCB123 or Altium
- Experience designing power supplies topologies and analyzing performance
- Experienced in PCB layout and knowledgeable about assembly standards
- Experience working within GIT version control or other configuration management practices
- Experience with microcontroller device configuration and utilization
- Experience with requirements-based design
- Ability to evaluate transfer functions for gain, phase margin and stability
- Passion for aviation
Inclusivity Statement
Each of our backgrounds influences how we evaluate our own abilities. Research reveals that BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, those from working-class backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, and other marginalized groups may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet all the requirements. Many skills can be learned on the job. If you can envision contributing value to our community and meet most criteria, we encourage you to apply.
BETA Technologies provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual 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.