Junior Systems Safety Engineer | Safety at Beta Technologies

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Beta Technologies Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aviation, Electric AviationIndustries

Requirements

  • A degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
  • Collaborative team player with the confidence to challenge respectfully
  • Process-oriented mindset
  • Genuine desire to contribute to a safe and reliable aircraft ecosystem

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and execute the safety assessment process and activities for BETA systems and equipment
  • Collaborate on the design of new products to ensure their safety and certifiability
  • Establish failure rates for system components that have not been previously used in aviation applications
  • Work with regulators to ensure BETA's systems meet regulatory requirements for safety and reliability
  • Assist in evaluating in-service events or issues with BETA systems and equipment
  • Perform safety assessments for certification, develop safety requirements, assess safety aspects of new product concepts, support continued operational safety assessments of in-service products, and present safety analyses to regulators
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, by being able to quickly understand the underlying physics and architecture of aircraft system designs and their interfaces with other systems

Skills

Systems Safety
Safety Assessment
Aerospace Engineering
Failure Rates
Regulatory Compliance
Statistical Methods
Probabilistic Methods
Systems Engineering

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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