Certification Engineer - Certification

BETA Technologies; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restricted and Performance Stock Units

Onsite healthcare access

Comprehensive medical coverage

Flight lessons

Daily lunch provided

Job summary

BETA Technologies is seeking a Strategic Leader in FAA Product Certification to navigate complex certification processes. This role requires expertise in FAA regulations and a commitment to our people-centric culture. Responsibilities include leading certification processes from application through testing as well as developing strategies aligned with company goals.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent communication abilities. Join us in revolutionizing electric aviation!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aircraft development and FAA certification processes.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for multi-stakeholder technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification processes with the FAA from application to compliance.
• Develop certification strategies aligned with company goals for new Type Certificates.
• Manage in-house and consultant FAA designees for certification activities.

Skills

FAA product certification

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

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 ideal candidate will be a strategic and tactical leader in FAA product certification, partnering closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to navigate the complex certification process. The successful candidate will bring not only certification expertise but also a commitment to our people‑centric culture, where each team member contributes to meaningful innovation that positively impacts the environment.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Lead certification processes with the FAA from application, certification basis development, through compliance planning and certification testing while contributing as a team member to plan, build, and manage the certification artifacts and timelines.
• Interface with the FAA to develop regulatory framework including special conditions, equivalent safety findings, means and methods of compliance for new and novel design features, particularly for electric propulsion systems and eVTOLs.
• Develop certification strategies aligned with the company goals for new Type Certificates and Amended Type Certificates.
• Manage in‑house and consultant FAA designees, develop and implement criteria for proposing delegation of certification activities and FAA conformity inspections.
• Lead development of conformity inspection plans, coordinate requests for conformity with the FAA, and implementation of conformity inspection processes internal to BETA.
• Develop and implement necessary policies, standards and procedures to become an FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA).
• Interact with the FAA and foreign regulators using excellent communication and diplomacy skills on Type Certificate validation, as well as obtaining airworthiness certificates and permits to fly to support sales demonstrations activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in aircraft development and FAA certification processes
• Working knowledge of the activities and sequencing required to complete an aircraft or engine certification project
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced startup environment with changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with team members throughout the organization
• Excellent ability to be organized without predetermined structure
• Willingness to be a team player and wear different hats on different days depending on the need
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for multi‑stakeholder technical environments
• Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problems in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft products including Microsoft Project and 365/office (SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Able to be a pragmatic and creative thinker when solving complex problems in a dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft products including Microsoft Project and 365/office (SharePoint, Outlook, Calendar, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we’re happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$125,000—$155,000 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, or 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.