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
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We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We don't tolerate discrimination of any kind in our hiring process or workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
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What We Do
BETA Technologies is creating an electric transportation ecosystem that’s safe, reliable and sustainable. A relentlessly focused team is building an extensive charging infrastructure and ALIA, the world’s most technologically advanced electric vertical aircraft (EVA).
BETA’s platform and products are strikingly simple. Prioritization of safety and a pragmatic approach to certification drive elegant redundancy, appropriate diversity of implementation and simplicity of control. ALIA’s fixed-pitch propellers and centrally located batteries make it an inherently stable aircraft that is safe to fly and easy to maneuver.
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