Lead Electrical Engineer, Low Voltage System

About the role

Lead the architecture, detailed design, integration, and certification of low voltage electrical systems that power avionics, flight controls, and auxiliary systems across BETA’s aircraft platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Design, integrate, and certify low voltage electrical systems, including 28 V power distribution and high‑voltage to low‑voltage conversion.
• Develop electrical architecture, component designs, load analyses, and circuit protection schemes.
• Own system design releases in CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE and manage key low‑voltage suppliers.
• Drive ARP4754A development processes, certification activities, and requirements verification with adjacent teams.
• Support system verification, aircraft integration, flight testing, and partner with Systems Engineering.
• Lead a small engineering team with direct reports.

Required profile

• 7+ years designing electrical systems for aircraft.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of 28 VDC power distribution, DC/DC converters, circuit protection, and battery systems.
• Working knowledge of ARP4754A, MIL‑STD‑704, and DO‑160.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Polarion or DOORS.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Required skills

• CATIA / 3DEXPERIENCE
• ARP4754A development process
• MIL‑STD‑704
• DO‑160
• Polarion or DOORS
• 28 VDC power distribution
• DC/DC converters
• Circuit protection
• Battery systems

What we offer

• Competitive total compensation ($150,000–$180,000 USD) with RSUs and PSUs.
• On‑site healthcare, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch, flight lessons, and other employee perks.