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 Power Electronics Engineer will work as part of the Charging Team developing BETA’s electric aircraft charging systems. As a Power Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and certification of power converters including AC/DC and DC/DC. In this role, you will work as part of a product development team designing BETA’s DC Fast Charger. Part of your time will be participating in industry working groups on charging standards, safety, and certification requirements to gather information and represent BETA’s position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Evaluating converter topologies and recommended a preferred topology based upon the design requirements.
Work as part of a team designing and developing power conversions systems (250 to 1,000 kW) for electric aviation charging systems.
Drafting schematics for converter design.
Selecting components (fuses, semiconductors, etc…) for converter design.
Collaborate with BETA’s industrial design team and aircraft team on power electronics needs for aircraft charging.
Develop power electronics as part of a product design team for electric aviation charging.
Design tests and write test protocols to evaluate and validate hardware.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

B.S. (M.S. desired) in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in design, development, and certification of power converters
Previous design experience in power converters from 250 - 1,000 kW and 1,000 to 1,500 VDC
Experience evaluating and comparing various converter topologies to recommend product architecture depending upon design requirement
Experience in designing magnetics for power converter applications

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Experience with Electric Vehicles.
Experience working with HIL is a plus.
Experience working with certification organizations is a plus.
Graduate Degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Pilot’s license

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.

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