Senior Safety Systems Engineer | Safety at Beta Technologies

South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Beta Technologies Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aviation, Electric AviationIndustries

Requirements

  • An engineering degree in a relevant discipline
  • Comfortability working with design concepts on optimization of design and architectural aspects for safety and reliability
  • Experience with the systems safety assessment process for commercial aviation applications following ARP4754A and SAE ARP4761 guidelines (5+ years)
  • Experience performing Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA), System Safety Assessment (SSA), Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA), Particular Risk Analysis (PRA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Development Assurance Level allocation following ARP4754A
  • Safety requirements generation, validation, and verification
  • Fluent in English, written and spoken

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
  • Mentoring junior safety engineers

Skills

ARP4754A
SAE ARP4761
Functional Hazard Assessment
Fault Tree Analysis
Preliminary System Safety Assessment
System Safety Assessment
Zonal Safety Analysis
Particular Risk Analysis
Common Mode Analysis
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
aviation safety assessment
safety requirements development

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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