Electric Propulsion Certification Engineer

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch provided

Flight lessons

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. seeks a Certification Engineer to lead propulsion system certification for electric aircraft in Vermont, coordinating with the FAA, DERs/DARs, and design teams to develop the certification basis, plan compliance, and manage testing artifacts.

The role requires deep knowledge of Part 33, FAA orders, ARP4754A/4761, DO-178/160, and strong stakeholder communication to align authorities and internal partners.

Qualifications

• Familiar with: regulatory processes, certification standards, and aerospace tooling.
• 5+ years certification experience with FAA or equivalent regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead certification activities for propulsion systems from basis development to testing and artifacts.
• Collaborate with FAA regulators, DERs/DARs, and internal teams to ensure compliant certification.
• Define and manage certification plans, timelines, and evidence packages.
• Communicate with authorities and stakeholders to negotiate means of compliance.

Skills

G-Suite

Slack

Ansys

KiCAD

Solid Modeling

On-Shape

Solidworks

Catia

Education

BS in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

JAMA

JIRA

ARP4754A

ARP4761

DO-160

DO-178

Job description

BETA Technologies, Inc. seeks a Certification Engineer to lead propulsion system certification for electric aircraft in Vermont, coordinating with the FAA, DERs/DARs, and design teams to develop the certification basis, plan compliance, and manage testing artifacts.

The role requires deep knowledge of Part 33, FAA orders, ARP4754A/4761, DO-178/160, and strong stakeholder communication to align authorities and internal partners.