As Lead Engineer for Wiring Harnesses, you will own the design, development, and certification of all wiring harnesses for BETA's electric aircraft. You'll lead a team of engineers, establish design standards that meet rigorous aviation certification requirements, and work cross-functionally to bring electric aircraft from concept to production.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:- Lead the development and certification of all wiring harnesses for BETA's electric aircraft, ensuring designs meet FAA certification requirements
- Establish and maintain design standards and test processes for harnesses and power distribution systems
- Build, mentor, and manage a team of harness engineers
- Partner with Systems Engineering to deliver certification artifacts including requirements verification/validation, qualification testing, and system-level certification plans
- Collaborate with Manufacturing to integrate harness designs into new and existing aircraft builds
- Drive continuous improvement in harness design for weight, manufacturability, and reliability
Minimum Qualifications:- 7+ years of experience designing wiring harnesses for aircraft systems
- Working knowledge of AS50881, AC43-13.1B, or equivalent aircraft harnessing standards
- Proficiency with CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables
- Strong communication skills for cross-functional coordination and FAA interface
Above and Beyond Qualifications:- Experience with electrical insulation coordination per IEC 60664 or equivalent
- Experience in design and testing for partial discharge mitigation in high-voltage systems
- Familiarity with ARP-4754 development processes
- Experience with DO-160 environmental qualification testing
- Prior work on electric aircraft or high-voltage electric vehicle systems
- Experience with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS)
- Experience with Engineering Base or similar electrical design tools
Physical Demands and Work Environment:- This position will include occasional work on the production line to support new product integration, troubleshooting, and design validation.
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.
