AI / ML Engineer – Advanced Concepts

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted Stock Units

Performance Stock Units

Flight lessons

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Daily lunch provided

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to build and operate the agent, retrieval, data-pipeline and deployment infrastructure, supporting aircraft development with rigorous data-driven methods.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and 3+ years of relevant experience, with strong skills in requirements management, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration. Hybrid work is available with periodic visits to VT and NC offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, machine learning, or a related technical field.
• Three or more years of relevant engineering or complex-product experience.
• Experience with requirements, interfaces, architecture, configuration, verification or multidisciplinary product integration.
• Ability to structure and maintain traceable technical information and drive cross-functional actions to closure.
• Working knowledge of aircraft development, safety, configuration control and design-review practices.

Responsibilities

• Implements orchestration, tool calls, grounding, permissions, observability, automated evaluation and program-intelligence workflows.
• Coordinate with Lead Applied AI; Digital Engineering; Program; BETA OS; IT/Cybersecurity.
• Produce and maintain Working agents; integrations; evaluation results; operations dashboard.
• Support the Program Director / Chief Engineer by reducing decision and communication latency while keeping outputs grounded in controlled data.
• Document assumptions, interfaces, decisions, risks, and verification needs in configuration-controlled engineering records.
• Communicate status, unresolved issues, and recommended actions clearly in technical and program reviews.

Skills

Requirements management

Systems integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Observability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, ML or related field

Tools

APIs

Observability tools

Git (version control)

Job description

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 AI/ML Engineer will build and operates the agent, retrieval, data-pipeline and deployment infrastructure. The role supports aircraft development while building methods, evidence, and reusable capability for broader Advanced Systems teams and partners. This position will be based onsite at our South Burlington, VT office location, our Raleigh, NC office. Remote candidates may be considered for a hybrid role, with monthly visits to South Burlington, VT for in person work.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Implements orchestration, tool calls, grounding, permissions, observability, automated evaluation and program-intelligence workflows
• Coordinate with Lead Applied AI; Digital Engineering; Program; BETA OS; IT/Cybersecurity
• Produce and maintain Working agents; integrations; evaluation results; operations dashboard
• Support the Program Director / Chief Engineer by reduces decision and communication latency while keeping outputs grounded in controlled data
• Document assumptions, interfaces, decisions, risks, and verification needs in configuration-controlled engineering records
• Communicate status, unresolved issues, and recommended actions clearly in technical and program reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, machine learning, or a related technical field
• Three or more years of relevant engineering or complex-product experience
• Experience with requirements, interfaces, architecture, configuration, verification or multidisciplinary product integration
• Ability to structure and maintain traceable technical information and drive cross-functional actions to closure
• Working knowledge of aircraft development, safety, configuration control and design-review practices
• Ability to communicate technical assumptions, limitations, risks, and recommendations clearly and work effectively across disciplines
• Must be a US Person to be considered for the role

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Applied AI, optimization, agent, digital-thread, or engineering-software experience in a regulated or safety-critical environment
• Experience integrating commercial and internal engineering tools through APIs and controlled data pipelines
• Experience with model evaluation, observability, security, data rights, or human-in-the-loop approval workflows

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This role requires regular work in office, laboratory, manufacturing, hangar, aircraft, and test environments; Periods of standing, walking, bending, and hands-on hardware work; Occasional lefiting consistent with saafe work practices; Occasional travel or nonstandard test hours; And use of required personal protective equipment.

Compensation

$120,000 — $145,000 USD

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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, and local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

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