Electrical, Battery & Propulsion Systems Internships - Summer 2027

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. offers internships across electrical, battery and propulsion system teams that power our aircraft and ground support. Interns will engage in design, testing, and development work aligned with safety, performance, and reliability goals.

We seek students currently enrolled in related undergraduate or graduate programs, with prior aerospace, EV, or engineering project experience. Strong problem-solving, communication, and initiative are valued in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Previous internship, work, or project experience in aerospace, electric aviation, EVs, engineering, manufacturing, or related field.
• University, design, entrepreneurial, or personal projects demonstrating technical skills or interest in electric aviation.

Skills

Passion for aviation, technology, or s

Independent work

Problem-solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Undergrad/Grad enrollment in related field

Tools

SolidWorks

MATLAB

Mathcad

CATIA

3DEXPERIENCE

MATLAB/Simulink

ANSYS

Python

Job description

At BETA Technologies, we’re united by a shared mission: revolutionizing electric aviation . Our interns bring curiosity, a passion for aviation, and a desire to learn, contribute, and make an impact across the company.

BETA internships are competitive, and opportunities vary by team, location, and business need. Select the internship focus area and team(s) that best matches your skills, interests, and experience. Our recruiting team will review your application across internship opportunities and may reach out if we believe another pathway is a stronger fit.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Regardless of internship focus, BETA interns demonstrate:

• Passion for aviation, technology, and/or sustainability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in a related field, or equivalent relevant education/experience
• Previous internship, work, or project experience in aerospace , electric aviation, EVs, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field
• University, design, entrepreneurial, or personal projects demonstrating technical skills, creativity, or an interest in electric aviation

ELECTRICAL, BATTERY, & PROPULSION SYSTEMS SPECIFIC TEAMS

The teams within thisfocus area design , develop, and test the electrical, battery, propulsion, and ground support systems that power BETA’s aircraft and enable safe, reliable operation from the aircraft to the ground.

AIRBORNE HARDWARE

Designs and integrates the physical electrical and electronic hardware that supports safe, reliable aircraft operation. Strong candidates have experience in:

• Electrical hardware design & circuit analysis
• Schematic capture, PCB design & component selection
• Laboratory testing, troubleshooting & validation
• Requirements management, documentation & configuration control

GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) ENGINEERING

Designs and develops the ground equipment, tools, and systems that enable the operation, maintenance, testing, and charging of BETA aircraft . Strong candidates have experience in:

• SolidWorks, MATLAB or Mathcad
• Mechanical, electrical or systems engineering
• Test execution, troubleshooting & data analysis
• Safety practices, technical documentation & cross-functional collaboration
• Mechanical Design, analysis, test experience
• Mechanical curiosity, experience designing & making mechanical things

BATTERY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Develops, tests, and advances BETA’s high-voltage battery systems, supporting safe, reliable, and high-performance electric aircraft operations. Strong candidates have experience in:

• Battery systems, electrochemistry & energy storage
• Test planning, instrumentation & data analysis
• Thermal management & electrical safety
• Design of experiments, root-cause analysis & technical documentation

MOTORS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Designs, develops, and validates electric motors and propulsion components that power BETA’s aircraft. Strong candidates have experience in:

• CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE, MATLAB/ Simulink , ANSYS, Python
• Mechanical design, CAD & engineering analysis
• Dyno testing, instrumentation & data analysis

Compensation

$22 — $32 USD

As set forth in BETA Technologies’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.