Senior Embedded Software Engineer | Airborne Software at Beta Technologies

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aviation, AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree from an accredited university
Minimum 7 years experience in real-time embedded software development for safety-critical systems
Excellent requirements engineering and software architecture/design experience
Mastery of the C programming language
Knowledge of Texas Instruments Hercules and/or STM ARM microcontrollers, or equivalent
Comfortable reading electrical schematics, technical documentation, reference manuals, and datasheets
Deep experience with electronics lab equipment such as programmable power supplies, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and bus analyzers
Expert level knowledge and experience with the activities and outputs required for DO-178C Level A compliance
Excellent team communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently, as a member of an integrated team, and as a technical leader of a small team of dedicated software engineers
Deep knowledge and experience with communications interfaces and devices such as SPI, I2C, CAN, ARINC 429, Analog-to-Digital Converters, Direct Memory Access controllers, and temperature, voltage, and current sensors
Experience with Stage of [incomplete, but implied related to development processes]

Responsibilities

Analyze system requirements allocated to software for correctness, feasibility, and appropriateness from an embedded software perspective; propose changes and additions to system requirements to fulfill all airborne software needs
Develop software high-level requirements to specify the functionality and characteristics of airborne software
Architect and design the embedded software, considering hardware constraints, design constraints, and available resources to satisfy the software high-level requirements, and specify software low-level requirements
Develop embedded software in the C and Assembly programming languages for ARM microcontroller targets
Integrate the software with other software and the target hardware; assist with system integration
Assess, measure, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with software execution and characteristics such as timing and performance
Promote the reuse of embedded software and associated life cycle data throughout the Airborne Software team
Perform peer reviews of other team member's contributions to the software development project
Inform the software verification team for the appropriate testing and analysis of the embedded software
Lead a small team of embedded software engineers for the development of software for an airborne system
Mentor junior engineers by training them on DO-178C objectives, activities, and outputs; real-time and safety-critical embedded software best practices; and integration and troubleshooting methods and techniques

Skills

RTCA DO-178C

Embedded C

Assembly

ARM

Bare-metal

Real-time systems

Safety-critical software

Microcontroller

Software architecture

Requirements analysis

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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