Project Engineer - Propulsion | Motors R&D 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
Aerospace, AviationIndustries

Requirements

  • Engineering degree or equivalent
  • Working knowledge of Project Management tools (MSProject, Jira, others)
  • Minimum of 3 years as a project engineer or project/program manager, preferred experience in new product development, manufacturing or in an environment with a similarly intense level of quality and traceability requirements
  • Familiar with Program/Project Management processes
  • Strong background in problem-solving and leadership
  • Proven ability to manage large and complex projects and achieve results
  • Ability to remain positive and mitigate risk when course corrections are required
  • Excellent organizational, time management skills, and commitment to objectives and responsibilities
  • Demonstrated ability to manage

Responsibilities

  • Help identify weekly goals to meet the business milestones
  • Coordinate and prioritize work in an extremely dynamic environment
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure schedule alignment for the overall program
  • Support development and certification timeline
  • Drive improvements required in support of flight test program
  • Balance test programs within BETA owned facilities
  • Schedule outside facilities/labs as required
  • Budget planning and tracking (including labor)
  • Provide regular executive updates on program progress, milestones, risks, and budget status across all organizational levels
  • Coordinate propulsion projects with internal and external customers
  • Interface with other teams on a periodic basis
  • Track propulsion deliverables to other groups
  • Collect required information from other teams to facilitate propulsion team efforts
  • Respond to inquiries for information or delegate as required
  • Manage the engineering drawing release process for the propulsion team
  • Support supply chain & planning as needed with tracking R&D parts
  • R&D hardware management (from PO to inventory management)
  • Coordinate engineering drawings & documents updates
  • Identify, mitigate, and develop contingency plans for program risks and blockers
  • Define process and procedures to standards ways of working
  • Tackle new and novel challenges to progress the overall program
  • Developing, implementing, and managing product development programs within the propulsion team
  • Work with partners across the organization to gather and share critical information during product launches
  • Speaking and presenting to leadership the status of propulsion development programs and where opportunities or alternate strategies to success may exist

Skills

Project Management
Propulsion Engineering
Electric Motors
Aerospace Development
Manufacturing Processes
Supply Chain
Certification
Cross-functional Collaboration
Program Coordination
Leadership Presentation

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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