Propulsion Systems Engineer | Systems

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight lessons

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Stock compensation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to contribute to propulsion system development and integration for electric aviation.

The role involves defining requirements, supporting hardware and software verification, and coordinating with software, electrical, mechanical, and certification engineers. The candidate should have an undergraduate engineering degree and 3+ years in aerospace system development, with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace or systems engineering.
• 3+ years of experience performing SAE ARP4754A, ARP4761 or equivalent processes.
• Experience with Title 14 CFR parts 23, 25, 27, 29, or 33.
• Experience with development of requirements-based testing for complex electronic systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency working within a structured development process.

Responsibilities

• Perform propulsion system and component requirements development and validation.
• Conduct system integration activities including interface definition and hardware/software test support.
• Plan, coordinate and execute verification activities with various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Aerospace Systems

Systems Engineering

ARARP4754A/ARP4761

Model-based development

Education

Undergraduate engineering degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Polarion

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.

A candidate for this position should have an engineering degree in a relevant discipline with an appreciation for structured development processes. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in aerospace system or aircraft development which include complex electronics and software. The candidate should be comfortable collaborating with an interdisciplinary team including, software, electrical, mechanical and certification engineers. The ability to communicate clearly with other engineers and regulatory authorities is essential to be successful in this role. Responsibilities include conducting design reviews, validation and verification activities, inter and intra system integration .

The candidate should expect to contribute as a team member to establish, manage and ensure compliance to the customer, regulatory, aircraft and system level requirements including demonstrating compliance through safety assessment.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Perform propulsion System and Component requirements development and validation
• Conduct system integration activities such as interface definition, hardware and software test support and system to system integration testing
• Plan, coordinate and execute verification activities with various engineering disciplines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace or systems engineering
• 3+ years of experience performing SAE ARP4754A, ARP4761 or equivalent processes
• Experience with title 14 CFR parts 23, 25, 27, 29, or 33
• Experience with development of requirements-based testing for complex electronic systems
• Demonstrated proficiency working within a structured development process

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant aerospace industry experience
• Experience with certification of traditional engines
• Experience with motor control and inverter design would be valuable
• Experience with MathWorks’ tools such as MATLAB and Simulink for model-based development
• Experience with embedded control systems
• Experience with Polarion or equivalent Application Lifecycle Management tool

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

$100,000 — $135,000 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.

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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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