Configuration and Lifecycle Management Team Lead

BETA TECHNOLOGIES; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs & PSUs for all team members

Onsite healthcare in VT

Daily lunch provided

Job summary

BETA Technologies in Vermont seeks a Configuration and Lifecycle Management Team Leader with 10+ years of aerospace experience to drive configuration control for aircraft hardware and software, ensuring traceability and FAA compliance throughout the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Airworthiness, Engineering, Production, and Quality, develop CM plans, maintain design configurations, lead change boards, and mentor the CM team while adopting Model Based approaches and the 3Dx/Polarian tooling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Aerospace Configuration Management and/or Aircraft Certification
• Understanding of FAA advisory circulars and CM best practices
• Knowledge of ARP 4754A and EIA-649
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement aerospace CM plans, processes, and documentation for development and certification
• Maintain type/production design configurations for full service life
• Ensure FAA audit readiness and configuration accuracy across hardware and software
• Reflect aircraft configuration changes in Airworthiness documentation
• Lead Change Control Boards and related CM activities
• Coordinate change scope and verification across hardware and software
• Grow and mentor the configuration management team
• Train stakeholders on CM processes and systems
• Maintain and evolve MBSE tooling (3Dx/Polarian)

Skills

Aerospace CM

FAA knowledge

Change control

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Tools

3Dx

Polarian

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 Configuration and Lifecycle Management Team Leader is critical to ensuring full lifecycle management of the aircraft configuration compliance with FAA regulations (e.g., 14 CFR Part 21) and industry standards. BETA is looking for an Configuration and Lifecycle Management Team Leader with 10+ years of aerospace experience to drive the development of our configuration control processes as an Aerospace OEM. You'll collaborate closely with Airworthiness, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams to ensure that the configuration of all aircraft products – hardware and software – are fully defined, traceable, and auditable throughout the aircraft's lifecycle.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Develop and implement a full set of company-level aerospace configuration management plans, processes, and documentation for the development and certification of new aircraft platforms
• Maintain all type/production design configurations for the full service life of configured products
• Ensure configuration accuracy and FAA audit readiness by establishing processes to produce full configuration for any required aircraft or asset builds
• Ensure Airworthiness documentation accuracy and customer confidence by ensuring it reflects changes in aircraft configuration status
• Support the standardization of design data, and the development of Model Based solutions
• Lead Problem Resolution and Change Control Boards and related configuration processes and activities
• Coordinate correct definition of change scope & effectivity for hardware and software to maintain accurate configuration definitions of all aircraft and verification assets
• Spearhead the growth and development of the configuration management team to support aircraft development and certification according to schedule
• Train stakeholders in BETA configuration and change management processes and systems
• Develop and maintain the company selected configuration software, primarily 3Dx and Polarian

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience working in Aerospace Configuration Management and/or Commercial Aircraft Certification
• Background in and understanding of engineering, supply chain, quality, and product development processes, and how these activities interact with Configuration Management
• Knowledge & experience in FAA advisory circulars, requirements, and best practices for Aircraft Configuration Management
• Understanding of FAA conformity and test program execution
• Knowledge & experience in ARP 4754A and EIA-649
• Passion for safety through quality in hardware, software, and manufacturing product development, with excellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh energy, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• End to end experience with certification and launch of newly developed aircraft products
• Experience in RTCA DO-178C or RTCA DO-254 requirements for Configuration Management
• Strong problem solving and root cause corrective action investigation background

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

$160,000—$190,000 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 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.