Engineering Prototype Technician | Motors R&D

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock units

RSUs/PSUs

Onsite health care Vermont

Dental and vision

Daily meals

Flight lessons

Parental leave

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician in Vermont to assemble and repair electric motors for R&D, flight testing, and validation. You will document builds, support testing, and work with design engineers to troubleshoot and improve processes.

The role emphasizes safety, fast iteration, and hands-on fabrication with CAD tools and electrical systems knowledge. A two-year degree or certificate is required, with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Interpreting drawings, specs and schematics of mechanical and electrical components.
• Competent with hand and power tools.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changing goals in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or repair electric motors and document builds.
• Support motor testing and flight test activities with measurements and setup.
• Perform testing, validation, troubleshooting with design engineers.
• Edit and implement technical documentation in processes.
• Maintain build logs and quality checks with logs/spreadsheets.
• Develop expertise in electro-mechanical assembly of propulsion systems.
• Prioritize safety around high voltage.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Hand & power tools

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Sustainability passion

Welding/Machining

Education

Two-year degree or certificate

Tools

CAD (3DX/Catia)

Electrical 24–800 VDC

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.

Engineering technicians are critical to the BETA mission, ensuring Electronic Motors (EPU) are designed, built, and tested appropriately to support R&D, flight testing, and other validation needs. As the design develops, engineering technicians will be responsible for rapidly understanding and adjusting to new developments while maintaining quick assembly turnaround.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Hands-on assembly or repair of electric motors including redlining engineering drawings and creating build records
• Support electric motor testing by taking component measurements, assembling test equipment, installing/removing motors from test equipment, and supporting flight test
• Perform testing, validation, troubleshooting, and manufacturing processes in concert with design engineers
• Assist in editing and implementing technical documentation
• Performing in-process quality inspection tasks, feeling comfortable identifying and raising concern about process deviations and being an integral part of any troubleshooting efforts to solve them
• Maintaining logs and check sheets throughout the build process, which requires proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Develop your expertise concerning electro-mechanical assembly of fully electric propulsion systems
• Respect and foster a culture of safety, including working safely around high voltage

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to Interpret drawings, specifications, and schematics of mechanical and electrical components
• Competent with hand and power tools
• Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail
• Ability to pivot and rapidly develop solutions to changing goals
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication skills
• Passion for sustainability
• Fabrication, welding and/or machining experience

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Previous experience building electric motors
• Previous Computer-Aided Design (CAD) experience – Specifically 3DX/Catia
• Technical knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 800 VDC
• Two-year degree or certificate from an accredited two (2) year college, university, or technical school

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

$26 — $35 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.