Propulsion Systems Engineer | Systems
BETA Technologies · South Burlington, Vermont, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 100,000 – 135,000 a year
Posted Aug 4, 2026
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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:
Master’s degree in systems engineering
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
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