Manufacturing & Production Internships - Summer 2027

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

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. in Burlington, VT is seeking motivated interns to join our electric aviation teams. Interns gain hands-on experience across manufacturing, engineering, and production support, working with senior engineers to develop real-world solutions.

Selected candidates will contribute to manufacturing, battery, composites, and environmental health and safety efforts, with mentorship and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Show passion for aviation, technology, or sustainability.
• Able to work independently and with a team.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Show strong communication and organizational abilities.
• Adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Passion for aviation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE

SolidWorks

Excel

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

MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION SPECIFIC TEAMS

The teams within this focus area turn BETA’s aircraft and electric aviation systems from designs into dependable, production-ready products. From manufacturing engineering, batteries, motors, charging hardware, and composites to safety, quality, and material review, these teams build, test, improve, and scale the processes that make safe, high-quality electric flight possible.

BATTERY MANUFACTURING

Builds and tests the battery systems that safely store and deliver energy for BETA’s electric aircraft. Strong candidates have experience in:

• Electromechanicalassembly, battery manufacturing or high-voltage safety
• Production testing& troubleshooting
• Process control, data collection & analysis
• Manufacturing documentation, quality systems & work-instruction development

CHARGE MANUFACTURING

Builds and tests the charging hardware and infrastructure that support BETA’s electric aviation ecosystem. Strong candidates have experience in:

• Electrical or electromechanical assembly and testing
• High-voltage safety, power electronics or charging-system concepts
• Wiring diagrams, CAD drawings and technical documentation using AutoCAD, CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or SolidWorks
• Data analysis, troubleshooting & process improvement using Excel and Python

COMPOSITES

Manufactures and develops composite structures and processes used in BETA aircraft. Strong candidates have experience in:

• Composite materials, layup, curing & structural manufacturing
• CAD interpretation and tooling design using CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE, SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Process control, defect analysis & continuous improvement using Excel, Minitab or JMP
• Quality documentation, work instructions & attention to detail

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SCIENCE (EHS)

Helps create safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplaces across BETA’s operations. Strong candidates have experience in:

• Environmental health, safety programs or regulatory compliance
• Incident investigation, risk assessment & root-cause analysis
• Data tracking, reporting and trend analysis using Excel, Power BI or EHS platforms
• Clear communication, training development & field collaboration

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Designs, develops, and improves the processes, tooling, and production systems used to build BETA’s aircraft and components. Strong candidates have experience in:

• CAD design and manufacturing-tooling development using CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or SolidWorks
• 3D printing, rapid prototyping & basic machining
• GD&T fundamentals and reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Tool design from concept through implementation in a production environment
• Documenting manufacturing processes and projects with strong attention to detail

Evaluates nonconforming material and develops technically sound dispositions that support safe, efficient production. Strong candidates have experience in:

• Engineering drawings, specifications & nonconformance evaluation
• CAD and product-data tools such as CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or SolidWorks
• Root-cause analysis, corrective action & problem-solving using Excel, Minitab or JMP
• Configuration control, technical documentation & collaboration with manufacturing and quality teamsDeveloping tools through Python coding

MOTORS MANUFACTURING

Builds and assembles electric motors and propulsion components for BETA’s aircraft. Strong candidates have experience in:

• Electromechanical assembly, manufacturing processes & production equipment
• Reading drawings, specifications and work instructions using CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE or SolidWorks
• Test equipment, troubleshooting & data analysis using Excel
• Lean manufacturing, quality practices & continuous improvement

QUALITY

Ensures products, processes, and documentation meet BETA’s quality requirements from development through production. Strong candidates have experience in:

• Quality systems, inspection methods & process control
• Root-cause analysis, corrective actions & continuous improvement using 8D, 5 Whys, Minitab or JMP
• Technical documentation, audit support & configuration management using Polarion or QMS tools
• GD&T fundamentals and reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Compensation

$22 — $32 USD

Voluntary Self-Identification

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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.

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