Flight Test Engineer | Flight Test at Beta Technologies

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aviation, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
3 or more years of flight test experience
Ability to flex hours to support test
Ability to travel to support test
Strong teamwork and communication skills with groups of 10-40 people

Responsibilities

Develop and execute flight test campaigns including preparing flight test plans, cards, reviewing data, and reporting results
Actively participate in flight test activities for both development and certification including participating as an airborne flight test engineer or leading a control room as a test conductor
Conduct flight and test readiness reviews for upcoming campaigns
Critically evaluate test hazards, apply appropriate mitigations, and support a safety review for test events
Collaborate with internal engineering groups to collect requested data on the test aircraft
Report on test programs to both internal engineering groups and outside customers
Develop flight test plans and coordinate flight test activities including test cards, briefings, participating in and leading control room operations, debriefing and data analysis
In collaboration with test pilots and system experts, prepare program documentation including test plans, test reports, and hazard analyses
Apply first principle thinking to assess risk and implement mitigation strategies, in addition to established flight test practices
Support certification flight test programs including preparing FAA certification test plans, supporting certification flight test events, collecting flight test data, and reporting on flight data to demonstrate FAA compliance

Skills

Flight Test Planning

Test Execution

Data Analysis

FAA Certification

Hazard Analysis

Risk Mitigation

Control Room Operations

Test Conductor

Flight Readiness Reviews

Test Reports

Beta Technologies

Develops eVTOL aircraft and charging systems

About Beta Technologies

BETA Technologies develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the charging infrastructure needed to support them. Their eVTOL aircraft are designed for both passenger and cargo transport, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional air travel. The company also installs and maintains charging systems, ensuring that clients have the necessary support for electric flight. BETA Technologies stands out from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that includes both the aircraft and the infrastructure, catering to commercial airlines and logistics companies. The goal of BETA Technologies is to make air travel greener, safer, and more efficient, contributing to a significant reduction in carbon emissions in the aerospace sector.

South Burlington, VermontHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$1,171.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AerospaceIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from companies like ORB Aerospace could impact Beta's market share.

Dependence on state funding poses risks if government priorities shift away from electric aviation.

Rapid technological advancements could render Beta's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.

Differentiation

Beta Technologies focuses on clean aviation with electric aircraft and propulsion systems.

The company offers a comprehensive eVTOL ecosystem, including aircraft and charging infrastructure.

Beta Technologies targets commercial airlines and logistics companies for sustainable air transport solutions.

Upsides

Beta Technologies raised $318 million in Series C funding in October 2024.

The FAA's updated eVTOL certification processes benefit Beta Technologies' aircraft approval.

Increased interest in urban air mobility drives demand for Beta's eVTOL aircraft.

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