Beta Technologies

Embedded Software Engineer | Battery

Beta Technologies$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
  • Experience with electrical fundamentals and power supply design.
  • Proficiency in lab equipment including multimeters and oscilloscopes.
  • Programming skills in C, C++, and Python.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Responsibilities

  • Understand and troubleshoot hardware in a primarily software role.
  • Support and improve existing on-aircraft charging and battery management systems.
  • Write system-level and software requirements for certification.
  • Lead software development and testing on hardware and aircraft applications.
  • Debug and test hardware/software in a certification environment.
  • Collaborate with the Ground Support Equipment team on charging.
  • Interface with suppliers to enhance charging integration.

Benefits

  • Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for full-time employees.
  • Onsite healthcare and comprehensive medical coverage.
  • Daily lunch provided to employees.
  • Paid parental leave and short- and long-term disability benefits.
  • Opportunities for flight lessons and additional employee perks.
Full Job Description
The Embedded Software Engineer for Battery and On-board Charge Software will apply their knowledge of RTCA DO-178C, best practices for real-time safety-critical embedded software development, and embedded C skill set to specify, architect, design, implement and integrate the embedded software for BETA's airborne systems. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of embedded software development, from bare-metal board bring-up and understanding of microcontroller timing and execution characteristics to high-level software specification and design methods and techniques. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: • This position is primarily a software role with required ability to understand and troubleshoot hardware. • Become familiar with existing software and hardware for the on-aircraft charging system and battery management system. Provide support and improvements for existing hardware and software on aircraft. • Write system level, software, and hardware requirements for certification-intent aircraft charge controller • Lead development of new and improved software and implementation/testing on the hardware and in the aircraft. • Support debugging and testing of hardware and software in a certification environment • Work with the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team to provide a seamless charging experience across BETA's platforms and with 3rd party EVSEs • Interface with BETA's supplier partners in charging Minimum Qualifications We are seeking: (your Knowledge, Experience, and Abilities): • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering, computer science, embedded systems, or related fields. • Experience and understanding of electrical fundamentals, switching power supplies, electrical isolation/insulation strategies. • Ability to operate lab equipment including low and high-voltage power supplies, function generators, oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering irons, etc • Programming skills in C, C++, and Python • Experience with software development and debugging for embedded systems • Experience with version control systems (git, SVN, etc.) Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you: (preferred qualifications): • Master's degree or equivalent experience • Experience with EV charging standards: • Experience with powerline communications using HomePlug GreenPhy or similar signal-over-power methods like Power over Ethernet • Experience with bare-metal embedded systems • Experience with software development for Linux-based embedded systems • Experience with CMake-based build environments • Experience with schematic capture and printed circuit board layout. (KiCAD or Altium preferred) • Understanding of electrical overcurrent protection coordination and high-voltage insulation • 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 • In-depth knowledge of high-voltage (>800V) designs and isolation boundaries/techniques for power and signal transmission • Experience with power distribution, high-voltage batteries, 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 • Experience with common communication protocols including CAN, ARINC-429, RS485, SPI, I2C, UART • Experience in a production environment in aerospace or similar industry, especially related to electronic assemblies and printed circuit boards in in Part 23 or Part 25 aircraft • Pilot's license or an interest in flying Physical Demands and Work Environment: • This position will be based on-site at Beta's facilities in South Burlington, Vermont. • Ability to transport yourself to various BETA locations around Burlington as needed. • Able to work in a dog-friendly and open-office environment • Work will occasionally be outdoors when supporting tests Build electric airplanes with us! BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You'll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes-flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding. We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

About Beta Technologies

Beta Technologies, is a Burlington, Vermont-based aerospace manufacturer developing electric vertical take off and landing aircraft for the cargo and logistics industry. The company has also developed a network of specially designed charging infrastructure to support their aircraft. The company was founded by Kyle Clark in 2017.
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