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.

The Instrumentation Engineer will specify, install, test, and maintain measurement systems to verify aircraft systems, subsystems, or structures by working closely with the aircraft design teams to capture the nuances of conditions under test and operations. The selected candidate will have to develop instrumentation plans, data acquisition architectures, and any other necessary tools to allow for thorough and repeatable data collection

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

Specify sensor packages and sensor requirements
Install sensors and measurement systems onto test articles or flight test vehicles
Ensure sensor packages are communicating with data acquisition systems
Troubleshoot sensor installations and sensor-software interface

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Engineering with 1 to 5 years of experience
Experience with Environmental testing, EMI testing, or Structural Testing
Experience with strain gauges, accelerometers, displacement transducers, and similar sensing systems
Experience with CAD design tools
Fundamental understanding of physics, materials science, and electromechanical systems

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

3-5 years’ experience in the Aerospace or EV industry
Experience in the certification of a vehicle to FAR Part 23/25
Knowledge of DO-160G
Experience with High Voltage Systems & Power Electronics

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Ability to ascend and descend ladders and/or stairs
Ability to position self for inspection including confined, elevated and loud noise spaces
Ability to position self to move and/or transfer materials, equipment and/or supplies
Ability to use tools, equipment, and technology necessary to do the job. This includes dexterity in instrument manipulation
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and may involve long portions of time on feet

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

$80,000—$100,000 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 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.

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