Aviation Software Quality Engineer - Compliance & Process

BETA Technologies; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight lessons

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Competitive compensation

Stock units and PSU

Job summary

BETA Technologies is seeking a Software Quality Engineer - Process Assurance to ensure software development and certification meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. You will support SQA for development and production across eVTOL, eCTOL, and propulsion programs, collaborating with Systems, Software, and Hardware SMEs, DERs, and DARs.

The role requires DO-178C/DO-254 familiarity, FAA regulation awareness, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive improvements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Quality Assurance/Management
• 2+ years aerospace systems development lifecycle experience with exposure to certification processes
• Familiarity with DO-178C (and supplements), DO-254, ARP4754A, AS9115, and/or AS9125 compliance standards
• FAA regulations including Part 33, Part 27, Part 25, Part 23, or eVTOL/eCTOL certification requirements
• Proficiency with Polarion and JIRA for requirements traceability and defect management
• Strong analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving with the ability to independently investigate complex issues and recommend solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and collaborate across technical disciplines
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in compliance-critical environments
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse teams of engineers and SMEs
• Flexibility to support multiple concurrent programs with varying regulatory and technical requirements

Responsibilities

• Execute Software Quality Assurance (SQA) activities and audits across certification and production programs, including process improvements and compliance verification
• Manage and maintain Software Quality Assurance records per DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, AS9115, and AS9125
• Conduct internal audits of SDLC processes, data, and traceability to ensure regulatory compliance and identify gaps
• Perform RCCA investigations for internal nonconformities and recommend systemic improvements
• Report quality progress, risks, and audit findings to stakeholders and authorities
• Participate in design reviews, requirements traceability analyses, and configuration management to ensure software quality from conception through certification
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve software defects and compliance issues
• Maintain and update SQA procedures, checklists, and work instructions to reflect regulatory requirements and best practices

Skills

Aerospace knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Requirements traceability

Root cause analysis

Analytical mindset

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Polarion

JIRA

Job description

BETA Technologies is seeking a Software Quality Engineer - Process Assurance to ensure software development and certification meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. You will support SQA for development and production across eVTOL, eCTOL, and propulsion programs, collaborating with Systems, Software, and Hardware SMEs, DERs, and DARs.

The role requires DO-178C/DO-254 familiarity, FAA regulation awareness, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive improvements and