Aviation Software Quality Engineer (DO-178C/SQA)

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Flight lessons

Lunch provided

Stock-based compensation (RSU/PSU)

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. seeks a Software Quality Engineer - Process Assurance to ensure software quality and regulatory compliance across eVTOL and related programs. You'll work with Systems, Software, and Hardware SMEs, DERs, and DARs to uphold DO-178C/DO-254 standards and facilitate certification milestones.

The role emphasizes audits, RCCA investigations, and traceability across the SDLC, with potential travel for on-site audits and collaboration with certification authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and certification exposure across aerospace lifecycle.
• 2+ years in aerospace development with certification experience.
• Working knowledge of DO-178C/DO-254/ARP4754A/AS9115/AS9125.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 33, Part 27, Part 25, Part 23, eVTOL/eCTOL.
• Proficient in Polarion and JIRA for traceability and defects.
• Strong analytical and clear written/verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in compliance environments.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to support multiple programs with varying requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute SQA activities and audits across certification and production programs.
• Manage SQA records per DO-178C/DO-254 and related standards.
• Audit SDLC processes, data, and traceability for compliance gaps.
• Lead RCCA investigations and propose systemic improvements.
• Report progress, risks, and audit findings to leadership and authorities.
• Participate in design reviews and requirements traceability activities.
• Collaborate across programs to resolve defects and conformance issues.
• Maintain SQA procedures, checklists, and work instructions.

Skills

SQA audits

Regulatory compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Traceability

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance/Management

Tools

Polarion

JIRA

Job description

BETA Technologies, Inc. seeks a Software Quality Engineer - Process Assurance to ensure software quality and regulatory compliance across eVTOL and related programs. You'll work with Systems, Software, and Hardware SMEs, DERs, and DARs to uphold DO-178C/DO-254 standards and facilitate certification milestones.

The role emphasizes audits, RCCA investigations, and traceability across the SDLC, with potential travel for on-site audits and collaboration with certification authorities.