Lead Verification & Validation Engineer - High-Voltage Systems
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in verification, validation, systems, or test engineering in aerospace or another safety-critical industry
- Proven experience defining verification strategies for complex systems
- Deep expertise in high-voltage or electrified power systems (batteries, power electronics, HV safety, distribution)
- Strong understanding of requirements-based verification and traceability
- Experience with requirements and PLM tools such as Polarion, DOORS, Jira, or Windchill
- Strong technical communication and documentation skills
- Ability to provide structure and direction in a fast-paced environment
- Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Experience with certification frameworks such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, and FAA/EASA programs
- Familiarity with high-voltage and battery standards (SAE, UL, IEC, DO-311, ASTM)
- Experience with DO-178C, DO-254, or DO-160G
- Background in flight test, system integration, or model-based verification (MBSE, MATLAB/Simulink, Python)
- Experience building automated test or data systems at scale
- Prior experience as a verification lead or technical authority
Benefits
Additional Information
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. BETA Technologies is seeking a Lead Verification & Validation Engineer to define and own the verification strategy for our certifying electric aircraft's high-voltage electric power systems. This is a senior technical leadership role focused on architecting the end-to-end verification approach across the HV domain. You'll work across systems engineering, test, and certification teams to establish scalable verification frameworks, ensure traceability, and enable high-quality execution aligned with certification objectives. How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation: Define and own the end-to-end verification strategy for high-voltage systems from component through aircraft level Develop domain-level verification plans, methodologies, and success criteria aligned with certification requirements Establish standardized tools, workflows, and artifacts to ensure consistency, traceability, and audit readiness Define and maintain connections between requirements, verification activities, evidence, and compliance findings Architect verification approaches across battery systems, power electronics, HV distribution, safety interlocks, and energy management Lead verification campaigns covering performance, thermal behavior, protection systems, and off-nominal or faulted conditions Provide technical leadership and direction to the HV V&V team, ensuring high-quality execution as the organization scales Mentor engineers, conduct rigorous technical reviews, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
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